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Advancing Auto-Portability Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 1:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9252

Bill 117 HR 9252, also known as the Advancing Auto-Portability Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote the portability of retirement savings for individuals who change jobs frequently.

The bill aims to address the issue of retirement savings being left behind in old employer-sponsored retirement accounts when individuals switch jobs. This can lead to lost savings and difficulties in managing multiple accounts. The Advancing Auto-Portability Act seeks to streamline the process of transferring retirement savings from one employer-sponsored account to another, making it easier for individuals to consolidate their savings and keep track of their retirement funds.

Key provisions of the bill include establishing a national database of retirement accounts to facilitate the transfer of funds, requiring employers to automatically transfer retirement savings to a new employer-sponsored account when an individual changes jobs, and providing incentives for employers to participate in the auto-portability program. Overall, the Advancing Auto-Portability Act of 2022 aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of retirement savings for individuals who frequently change jobs. By promoting portability and consolidation of retirement accounts, the bill seeks to help individuals better manage their savings and ensure a secure retirement.

Congressional Summary of HR 9252

Advancing Auto-Portability Act of 2022

This bill allows employees to transfer their retirement account upon terminating their employment to a similar account with a new employer. Specifically, it makes such transfers automatic, subject to the right of employees to opt out. It imposes certain requirements upon an automatic portability provider, including a requirement that the provider acknowledge its fiduciary status and provide a notice in advance to an employee whose retirement account is being transferred that contains a description of the automatic portability transaction and any fees charged in connection with the transaction.

This bill also allows an eligible employer a $500 tax credit in the year that an automatic portability arrangement is adopted.

Current Status of Bill HR 9252

Bill HR 9252 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 28, 2022. Bill HR 9252 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 28, 2022.  Bill HR 9252's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of October 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9252

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 9252

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9252

Advancing Auto-Portability Act of 2022
Advancing Auto-Portability Act of 2022
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for the use of automatic portability arrangements under defined contribution plans, and for other purposes.

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