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TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023

12/14/2023, 7:26 PM

Summary of Bill S 149

Bill 118 s 149, also known as the TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to enhance the security and protection of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services.

The TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023 includes provisions that require the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to establish and maintain a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of TSP participants. This duty includes ensuring that investment options offered through the TSP are carefully vetted and monitored to minimize risk and maximize returns for participants.

Additionally, the bill requires the Board to provide regular reports and updates to TSP participants on the performance of their investments, as well as any changes or updates to the investment options available through the plan. This transparency is intended to empower participants to make informed decisions about their retirement savings. Overall, the TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023 seeks to strengthen the oversight and protection of the TSP, ensuring that federal employees and members of the uniformed services can trust that their retirement savings are being managed responsibly and in their best interests.

Congressional Summary of S 149

TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023

This bill incorporates national security interests into management of the Thrift Savings Fund.

Specifically, the bill requires fiduciaries that are responsible for managing the fund (i.e., the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board) to prevent fund investments and associated votes that harm the national security of the United States, including investments in entities on certain lists maintained by the Department of Defense and the Department of Commerce (e.g., Chinese military companies). The Department of Labor must issue implementing regulations that include these and other standards for compliance.

Beginning January 1, 2025, fiduciaries may be held personally liable for monetary damages and may be assessed civil penalties for failing to meet these requirements.

Current Status of Bill S 149

Bill S 149 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill S 149 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 30, 2023.  Bill S 149's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 149

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 S 149

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Africa
- Asia
- Caribbean area
- China
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Corporate finance and management
- Cuba
- Department of Labor
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Europe
- Financial services and investments
- Foreign and international corporations
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Iran
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- North Korea
- Public contracts and procurement
- Research and development
- Russia
- Securities
- Sudan
- Syria
- Terrorism
- Venezuela

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 149

TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023
TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to address the responsibilities of fiduciaries with respect to the Thrift Savings Fund, and for other purposes.

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