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Protecting America’s Retirement Security Act of 2022
4/17/2024, 11:44 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7310
Bill 117 HR 7310, also known as the Protecting America's Retirement Security Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of safeguarding the retirement savings of American citizens. The bill addresses various issues related to retirement security, including protecting retirement accounts from fraud and abuse, increasing access to retirement savings options, and promoting financial literacy among individuals planning for retirement.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of stricter regulations to prevent fraudulent activities targeting retirement accounts, such as unauthorized withdrawals or deceptive investment schemes. By enhancing oversight and enforcement measures, the bill seeks to ensure that retirement savings remain secure and protected from exploitation.
Additionally, the Protecting America's Retirement Security Act of 2022 aims to expand access to retirement savings options for individuals who may not have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. This includes provisions to incentivize small businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees and to make it easier for individuals to save for retirement through individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and other savings vehicles. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in retirement planning by requiring educational resources and tools to be made available to individuals seeking to make informed decisions about their retirement savings. By promoting financial education, the bill aims to empower individuals to make sound financial choices and better prepare for retirement. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7310, the Protecting America's Retirement Security Act of 2022, seeks to strengthen retirement security for American citizens by addressing issues related to fraud prevention, access to retirement savings options, and financial literacy. If passed, this legislation has the potential to enhance the retirement readiness of individuals across the country and ensure that their hard-earned savings are protected for the future.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of stricter regulations to prevent fraudulent activities targeting retirement accounts, such as unauthorized withdrawals or deceptive investment schemes. By enhancing oversight and enforcement measures, the bill seeks to ensure that retirement savings remain secure and protected from exploitation.
Additionally, the Protecting America's Retirement Security Act of 2022 aims to expand access to retirement savings options for individuals who may not have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. This includes provisions to incentivize small businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees and to make it easier for individuals to save for retirement through individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and other savings vehicles. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in retirement planning by requiring educational resources and tools to be made available to individuals seeking to make informed decisions about their retirement savings. By promoting financial education, the bill aims to empower individuals to make sound financial choices and better prepare for retirement. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7310, the Protecting America's Retirement Security Act of 2022, seeks to strengthen retirement security for American citizens by addressing issues related to fraud prevention, access to retirement savings options, and financial literacy. If passed, this legislation has the potential to enhance the retirement readiness of individuals across the country and ensure that their hard-earned savings are protected for the future.
Congressional Summary of HR 7310
Protecting America's Retirement Security Act of 2022
This bill makes various changes with respect to the administration of employer-sponsored retirement plans, including establishing additional spousal consent requirements for distributions under such plans and requiring the periodic automatic reenrollment of nonparticipating employees in automatic contribution arrangements that take effect after December 31, 2024.
The bill also requires the Department of Education, in consultation with relevant agencies, to establish a personal finance education portal that includes information about savings, investing, borrowing, and managing student loan repayment.
Current Status of Bill HR 7310
Bill HR 7310 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2022. Bill HR 7310 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2022. Bill HR 7310's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471. as of December 20, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7310
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
32Democrat Cosponsors
32Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7310
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7310
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