0
0

No ESG at TSP Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3612

Bill 118 hr 3612, also known as the No ESG at TSP Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) from offering investment options that include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

If passed, the bill would prevent federal employees and members of the uniformed services from investing their retirement savings in funds that consider ESG factors when making investment decisions. Proponents of the bill argue that ESG investing may not always align with the financial interests of investors and could potentially lead to lower returns on investment.

Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that ESG investing is important for promoting sustainability, social responsibility, and good governance practices among corporations. They believe that federal employees and members of the uniformed services should have the option to invest in funds that align with their values and beliefs. Overall, the No ESG at TSP Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of ESG investing in retirement savings and the extent to which the government should regulate investment options for federal employees and members of the uniformed services.

Congressional Summary of HR 3612

No ESG at TSP Act

This bill prohibits investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in mutual funds that are based on environmental criteria (e.g., emissions standards), social criteria (e.g., company diversity), political criteria (e.g., political affiliations), or corporate governance criteria that differ from the standards that currently apply under law.

Current Status of Bill HR 3612

Bill HR 3612 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2023. Bill HR 3612 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2023.  Bill HR 3612's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of May 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3612

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
42
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
42
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3612

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3612

No ESG at TSP Act
No ESG at TSP Act
To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes.

Comments