Learn about Legislation & Regulations

Congressional and regulatory changes can affect your retirement security

Proposals to change the nation’s pension, retirement savings plan, and Individual Retirement Account laws are continually before the U.S. Congress.

Currently, a number of proposals affecting employees, retirees, and their families are under consideration by Congress. Others have been passed and signed into law. These bills and laws are often complicated, but when individuals take the time to understand them and make their views heard, it can make all the difference to their future retirement security.

When Congress passes legislation, it often requires government agencies to issue rules interpreting important aspects of the new laws. The agencies are required to publish their proposed regulations and to invite the public to comment on them. They also often hold hearings where anyone can ask to speak. When the agencies issue their final regulations, these are also published.

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Fact Sheets and Issue Papers
04/27/21

What the Butch Lewis Act Will and Will Not Do

Legislation & Regulations
01/27/20

Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020

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Blogs & Newsletters
03/07/24

PRC Supports Senate Committee in Quest to End Retirement Income Crisis

By David Brandolph The Pension Rights Center weighed in last week with the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee, stating that both short-term incremental and long-term bold solutions must be considered and implemented if we are to help millions of Americans avoid the hardship of a financially calamitous retirement.     Committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT) […]

Press Release
02/28/24

Pension Rights Center Informs Senate Committee on Solutions to Retirement Crisis

The Pension Rights Center submitted a statement today from its Executive Director Karen Friedman telling the Senate, Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee that “too many Americans are and will be facing an inadequately funded retirement with all the hardships that entails.” PRC, a nonpartisan, consumer organization that works to protect and promote the retirement […]

PRC In the News
02/28/24

Pensions & Investments: Congress should reject attempts to block fiduciary rule using spending bills – coalition

The Save our Retirement Coalition — made up of nine organizations, including AARP, AFL-CIO, Better Markets and Pension Rights Center — specifically asked that Congress reject any appropriations riders aimed at prohibiting the use of funds for finalizing, implementing or enforcing the Labor Department’s proposed rule in a letter dated Feb. 15, sent to Senate […]

Blogs & Newsletters
02/27/24

More Resources Now Available for Finding Lost Retirement Plan Benefits

By Jane Smith  There is a new resource for the many people who are entitled to retirement plan benefits but can’t locate their former employer to claim those benefits.   Those searching for benefits can start by checking out the “Find Unclaimed Retirement Benefits” search tool on the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s (PBGC) website. This tool […]

Comments & Letters
02/16/24

SOR Coalition Opposes Appropriations Riders to Proposed Retirement Security Rule

The Save Our Retirement Coalition issued a letter voicing our opposition to appropriations riders that would prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed Retirement Security Rule.

Blogs & Newsletters
01/30/24

Our 2024 Resolutions Reflect our Commitment to Retirement Security for All

By Karen Friedman The New Year is always a great time to take stock and resolve to do better.   I’m already making headway on my personal goals of hitting the gym, eating healthier (mostly), and generally getting in better shape.   Our resolutions at the Pension Rights Center, however, are a bit more ambitious.   We’re working […]

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