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Retirement Security

House Republicans are focused on preserving access to affordable retirement advice, expanding retirement options for workers and employers, and modernizing the multiemployer pension system. Additionally, pro-growth policies are needed to support good-paying jobs and empower more Americans to retire with financial security and peace of mind.

Press Releases

Foxx, Walberg Statement on Retirement Security Executive Order (August 31, 2018)
Foxx and Roe Praise Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling to Vacate Obama-era Fiduciary Rule (March 16, 2018)
Subcommittee Examines the Mounting Multiemployer Pension Problem (November 29, 2017)
Labor Secretary Acosta Testifies Before House Committee (November 15, 2017)
Committee Approves Legislation to Repeal Fiduciary Rule, Strengthen Protections for Retirement Savers (July 19, 2017)

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E&W; Blog

The Good, the Bad, the Fiduciary (June 9, 2017)
Protecting America’s Students, Workers, Teachers, & Retirement Savers (May 19, 2017)
The Gut-Wrenching Truth About Pensions (December 23, 2015)
Rep. Carter: Don’t Leave Working Americans in the Dark on Retirement Savings (August 18, 2015)
Kline Op-Ed in The Washington Examiner: More Jobs, Less Government Tops Education Agenda for 2011 (November 19, 2010)

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In Case You Missed It

ICYMI: Foxx, Roe Fiduciary Op-Ed (October 5, 2017)
ICYMI: Repealing Labor's Double Standard (February 28, 2017)
ICYMI: New Opportunities to Help Students, Workers, and Job Creators (February 16, 2017)
There's no 'tooth fairy' for pension fund bailout (May 18, 2016)
Treasury's Teamsters Bailout Ploy (May 16, 2016)

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Fact Sheets

Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (June 9, 2017)
Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act Bill Summary (June 9, 2017)
Protecting Retirement Savers, Taxpayers, and Small Businesses (February 15, 2017)
Protecting Access to Affordable Retirement Advice - H. J. Res. 88 (April 25, 2016)
Protecting Access to Affordable Retirement Advice - H.R. 4293 and H.R. 4294 (February 1, 2016)

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Correspondence

Committee Leaders Seek Information on Fiduciary Rulemaking (March 4, 2015)
Leaders Request Information on Regulatory Process from Agencies Within Committee's Jurisdiction (September 12, 2013)
Kline and Hunter Request Information on IRS "Governmental Plan" Regulations (February 6, 2012)
Committee Requests Information on DOL Proposals to Amend Definition of "Fiduciary" (November 18, 2011)
Letter to EBSA on Definition of Fiduciary Under ERISA (April 14, 2011)

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Moving in the Right Direction

An Opportunity to Protect Retirement Security (February 14, 2017)
Time Is Up for Reckless Rulemaking (January 5, 2017)
Leadership & Results Part 7: Strengthening the Retirement Security of Working Families (December 7, 2016)
A Better Way in September (September 30, 2016)
A Change of Course for All Americans (June 14, 2016)

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Left Turns

Fewer Options, Higher Costs (November 15, 2016)
The 0.5% Economy (May 4, 2016)
WaPo: People Will Lose Access to Retirement Advice (March 16, 2016)
A Multi-Billion Dollar Shot in the Dark (March 10, 2016)
The Silent Treatment (March 3, 2016)

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Committee Statements

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Floor Statements

Walberg Statement: Debate on H. J. Res. 66 (February 15, 2017)

Hearings

“Regulatory Barriers Facing Workers and Families Saving for Retirement” (May 18, 2017)
“Principles for Ensuring Retirement Advice Serves the Best Interests of Working Families and Retirees” (December 2, 2015)
“Restricting Access to Financial Advice: Evaluating the Costs and Consequences for Working Families and Retirees” (June 17, 2015)
"Examining Reforms to Modernize the Multiemployer Pension System" (April 29, 2015)
“Reviewing the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Proposal for the Department of Labor” (March 18, 2015)

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Markups

H.R. 4293, “Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act” (February 2, 2016)
H.R. 4294, “Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act of 2015” (February 2, 2016)
Full Committee Organizational Meeting to Adopt the Committee Rules and Oversight Plan for the 114th Congress (January 21, 2015)

Secret Ballot Watch

Health Care Not the Only Benefit at Risk (August 3, 2009)

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