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Lifetime Income For Employees Act

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6746

Bill 117 hr 6746, also known as the Lifetime Income For Employees Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide employees with more options for receiving lifetime income through their retirement savings.

One key provision of the bill is the creation of a new type of retirement account called a "Lifetime Income Account." These accounts would be managed by employers and would allow employees to contribute a portion of their salary towards a guaranteed lifetime income stream. This would provide workers with a reliable source of income in retirement, helping to ensure financial security in their later years.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase access to annuities within retirement plans. Annuities are financial products that provide a guaranteed income stream for life, and the Lifetime Income For Employees Act would make it easier for employees to include annuities in their retirement savings plans. Overall, the Lifetime Income For Employees Act seeks to address the growing concern of Americans outliving their retirement savings. By providing more options for lifetime income and encouraging the use of annuities, this bill aims to help workers better prepare for a financially secure retirement.

Congressional Summary of HR 6746

Lifetime Income For Employees Act

This bill allows fiduciaries of pension plans to make default investment arrangements in annuity contracts upon providing certain notice to plan participants or beneficiaries and complying with certain prohibitions on liquidity restrictions.

Current Status of Bill HR 6746

Bill HR 6746 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2022. Bill HR 6746 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2022.  Bill HR 6746's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of February 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6746

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6746

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6746

Lifetime Income For Employees Act
Lifetime Income For Employees Act
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit default investment arrangements in annuities, and for other purposes.

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