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A bill to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes.
8/1/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4917
Bill 118 s 4917, also known as the "403(b) Enhancement Act," is a piece of legislation aimed at amending the Federal securities laws to improve 403(b) retirement plans. These plans are tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts typically offered to employees of non-profit organizations, such as schools and hospitals.
The main goal of this bill is to enhance the features and benefits of 403(b) plans in order to encourage more individuals to save for retirement. Some of the key provisions of the bill include increasing the contribution limits for 403(b) plans, allowing for more flexibility in investment options, and providing additional protections for plan participants.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the administration of 403(b) plans and make it easier for employers to offer these plans to their employees. This includes simplifying the process for enrolling in a 403(b) plan and providing clearer information about the benefits and risks associated with these plans. Overall, the 403(b) Enhancement Act seeks to make it easier for individuals to save for retirement through 403(b) plans by improving the features and benefits of these accounts and increasing access to them for more workers in the non-profit sector.
The main goal of this bill is to enhance the features and benefits of 403(b) plans in order to encourage more individuals to save for retirement. Some of the key provisions of the bill include increasing the contribution limits for 403(b) plans, allowing for more flexibility in investment options, and providing additional protections for plan participants.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the administration of 403(b) plans and make it easier for employers to offer these plans to their employees. This includes simplifying the process for enrolling in a 403(b) plan and providing clearer information about the benefits and risks associated with these plans. Overall, the 403(b) Enhancement Act seeks to make it easier for individuals to save for retirement through 403(b) plans by improving the features and benefits of these accounts and increasing access to them for more workers in the non-profit sector.
Current Status of Bill S 4917
Bill S 4917 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2024. Bill S 4917 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2024.  Bill S 4917's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 31, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4917
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4917
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4917
A bill to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes.
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