Senate HELP Committee Hearing Will Highlight Retirement Benefits for Independent Workers
The session will explore ways to modernize federal labor laws to better support gig workers, freelancers and other nontraditional earners.
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Senators Propose Legislation to Improve Retirement Security for Gig Workers
The package includes four coordinated bills, which are designed to expand portable workplace benefits, including health care and retirement savings,...
Empower Responds to Private Markets Inquiry from Senator Warren
The asset classes should be available to retirees to help with the ‘democratization of private investing,’ Empower CEO Edmund Murphy...
Aronowitz Clears Senate Committee Vote to Head EBSA
Trump’s nominee now moves to a full Senate vote to determine whether he will lead the Department of Labor agency tasked with...
Senate Advances GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins
The measure, which introduces new compliance standards for issuers of stablecoins, passed with bipartisan support.
Senate GOP Releases Tax Plan, With Some Key Changes From House Version
The bill calls for raising the U.S. debt limit by $5 trillion, up from the House version increase of $4...
EBSA Nominee Says He Will End ‘Regulation by Litigation’
Daniel Aronowitz pledged Thursday to reduce litigation and expand retirement benefits and also to end a “war on ESOPs.”
Electronic Disclosure Bill Introduced in Senate
The House version of the bill, prioritizing electronic delivery of SEC-required disclosures, has already cleared committee.
Senate Bill Supports Retirement Plan Reenrollment
Senators introduced legislation that would allow periodic automatic reenrollment in workplace retirement plans for workers who opt out of participating.
ESOP Bills Introduced in Senate
The two bills, proposed by Senator Bill Cassidy, aim to strength employee stock ownership plans.
Senate Bill Would Expand Retirement Plan Access to Younger Americans
Several organizations offered support for the legislation, including TIAA and the Insured Retirement Institute.
Bisignano Confirmed As Social Security Commissioner
Fiserv announced that Michael Lyons will replace Bisignano as the company’s CEO.
Senate Bills Aim to Clarify Social Security Terminology, Statements
The number of pending Social Security claims for retirement, survivor and health insurance has dramatically increased this year.
Senator Cassidy Proposes Workplace Benefits for Independent Workers
A white paper issued by the Senate HELP Committee Chair is meant to address the retirement readiness shortfalls for gig...
Senate Confirms Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman
The founder and chief executive of Washington, D.C.-based consultancy Patomak Global Partners was also an SEC commissioner under President George...
GOP Bill Introduced in Senate to Permit CITs in 403(b) Plans
The latest bill is one of several pending measures that aim to allow 403(b) plans to invest using the cheaper...
Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Bill to Avoid U.S. Default
The bill now moves to President Biden for signature ahead of the June 5 default date.