Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01) released the following statement on House passage of the bipartisan Securing a Strong Retirement Act. Hinson is a co-sponsor of this legislation that helps workers start saving for retirement earlier.
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“Ensuring people are prepared to retire comfortably is a top priority for me. That’s why I was proud to back the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, bipartisan legislation that will give workers the flexibility and transparency needed to build their retirement savings earlier and help people retire with dignity and financial security.” -Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
Background:
Per the Committee on Ways & Means, the bipartisan Securing a Strong Retirement Act will:
- Create new tax credits to encourage small employers to offer retirement plans.
- Automatically enroll employees in their company's 401(k) plan, while still providing an opt-out option.
- Support military families by providing a tax credit for small employers that make plan benefits more available to military spouses.
- Allows employer matching contributions to a retirement plan for employees that are making payments on student loans.
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