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Introduced
12/18/2020
12/18/2020
In Committee
12/18/2020
12/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase retirement savings, to improve retirement plan administration, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase retirement savings and improve retirement plan administration. The key provisions include:
1. Allowing "multiple employer 403(b) plans," which enables 403(b) plans (tax-advantaged retirement plans for certain non-profit employees) to be maintained by more than one employer, subject to certain requirements.
2. Providing a safe harbor for correcting certain administrative errors in "automatic enrollment" and "automatic escalation" features of retirement plans, allowing plan providers to make favorable corrections for participants.
3. Expanding the small employer pension plan startup cost tax credit to apply to employers that join an existing plan, not just those establishing a new plan.
The bill aims to make it easier for employers, including non-profits, to offer and administer retirement plans, thereby increasing access to and participation in retirement savings programs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 12/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/5064/all-info | 12/19/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s5064/BILLS-116s5064is.pdf | 01/16/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s5064/BILLS-116s5064is.pdf.pdf | 01/16/2021 |
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