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Protecting Americans’ Savings Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 9:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7005

Bill 117 HR 7005, also known as the Protecting Americans' Savings Act of 2022, aims to strengthen consumer protections for retirement savings accounts. The bill was introduced in response to concerns about the vulnerability of Americans' retirement savings to fraud and abuse.

The key provisions of the bill include requiring financial institutions to provide clear and transparent information about fees and expenses associated with retirement accounts, as well as requiring regular disclosures about the performance of these accounts. The bill also aims to enhance oversight of financial advisors and brokers who provide advice on retirement accounts, in order to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that advice is in the best interest of the consumer.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve access to retirement savings options for low-income and underserved communities, such as expanding access to employer-sponsored retirement plans and promoting financial literacy education. Overall, the Protecting Americans' Savings Act of 2022 seeks to safeguard Americans' retirement savings and ensure that consumers have the information and protections they need to make informed decisions about their financial future.

Congressional Summary of HR 7005

Protecting Americans' Savings Act of 2022

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to report on the effects of inflation on the value of individuals' savings and the feasibility of raising the current individual limit on inflation-protected Treasury Series I Savings bonds. (Currently, there is an annual purchase limit of $10,000 for electronic bonds and $5,000 for paper bonds.)

Current Status of Bill HR 7005

Bill HR 7005 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2022. Bill HR 7005 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2022.  Bill HR 7005's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 9, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7005

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7005

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7005

Protecting Americans’ Savings Act of 2022
Protecting Americans’ Savings Act of 2022
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study on the effects of inflation on the savings of individuals in the United States, and for other purposes.

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