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About the American Retirement Association

The American Retirement Association (ARA) is the coordinating entity for its five underlying affiliate organizations representing the full spectrum of America’s private retirement system: the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries; the American Society of Enrolled Actuaries; the National Association of Plan Advisors; the National Tax-Deferred Savings Association; and the Plan Sponsor Council of America.

The ARA’s diverse membership made up of over 25,000 individuals who provide consulting and administrative services to American workers, savers, and the sponsors of retirement plans – including organizations of all sizes and industries across the nation who sponsor and/or support retirement saving plans – are united in their common dedication to the success of America’s private retirement system.

ARA Submits Statement of Support for the Automatic IRA Act of 2025

Dec 18, 2025

On December 18, 2025, the American Retirement Association submitted a statement of support for and endorsement of the Automatic IRA Act of 2025 (H.R. 6722), help bridge the coverage gap and ensure that millions of working Americans have access to a secure retirement. (more…)

ARA Submits Statement for the Record Calling to Bring Into the Savings Fold Millions of American Workers Who Lack Access to Workplace Retirement Plans

Dec 9, 2025

On December 10, 2025, the American Retirement Association submitted a statement for the record to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions for the hearing entitled “The Future of Retirement” calling on Congress to bring into the savings fold the millions of American workers who still lack access to any workplace retirement plan....

ARA Submits Statement of Support for the INVEST Act (H.R. 3383) Sec. 202, Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions

Dec 4, 2025

On December 4, 2025, the American Retirement Association submitted a statement for the record of support for the INVEST Act, Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions. (more…)

ARA Submits Statement on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Hearing “Pension Predators: Stopping Class Action Abuse Against Workers’ Retirement.”

Dec 1, 2025

On December 2, 2025, the American Retirement Association submitted a statement for the record to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions for the hearing “Pension Predators: Stopping Class Action Abuse Against Workers’ Retirement.” (more…)

ARA Submits Letter on Pooled Employer Plans Regulation

Sep 29, 2025

On September 29, 2025, the American Retirement Association submitted a letter to the DOL regarding Pooled Employer Plans Regulation. (more…)

ARA Submits Letter on Guidance on Alternative Investments

Sep 4, 2025

On September 4, 2025, the American Retirement Association submitted a letter to the DOL regarding guidance on Alternative Investments. (more…)

ARA Submits Letter on the Executive Order, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account”

Jun 3, 2025

On June 30, 2025, the American Retirement Association submitted a letter in response to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Request for Information related to Executive Order 14247, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account. (more…)

ARA Submits Letter on Notice 2025-19, Recommendations on Items to be Included on the 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan

May 30, 2025

On May 30, 2025, the American Retirement Association submitted a letter in response to Internal Revenue Service Notice 2025-19 (the “Notice”) to provide input on the Retirement Benefits items (and the relative priority of such items) to be included on the 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan. (more…)

ARA Submits Letter in Support of H.R. 1013, the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

Mar 31, 2025

On March 31, the American Retirement Association submitted a letter in support of the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act. This bill would amend federal securities laws to allow 403(b) plans to include Collective Investment Trusts (CITs) in their suite of investment options. This change would ensure that 403(b) participants have access to...

ARA Submits Comments on Automatic Enrollment Requirements

Mar 17, 2025

On March 17, the American Retirement Association submitted a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recommending the Service provide additional guidance. Specifically, the ARA encouraged the IRS to amend the Proposed Rule to: (1) extend the deadline for post-transaction plan mergers beyond the end of the special transition period under IRC §410(b)(6)(C)(ii) for purposes...

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Recent Congressional Updates

  • ARA Submits Statement of Support for the Automatic IRA Act of 2025
  • ARA Submits Statement for the Record Calling to Bring Into the Savings Fold Millions of American Workers Who Lack Access to Workplace Retirement Plans
  • ARA Submits Statement of Support for the INVEST Act (H.R. 3383) Sec. 202, Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions
  • ARA Submits Statement on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Hearing “Pension Predators: Stopping Class Action Abuse Against Workers’ Retirement.”
  • ARA Submits Statement for the Record in Support of Strengthening America’s Employer-Sponsored Retirement System

Recent Comment Letters

  • ARA Submits Letter on CC-00349938-26 (RIN 1545-BS14), Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts
  • ARA Submits Letter on REG-107855-25, Determination of Target Normal Cost and Funding Target for Single-Employer Defined Benefit Plans
  • ARA Submits Letter on Notice 2026-48, Notice of Intent to Issue Regulations with Respect to Saver’s Match Contributions
  • ARA Submits Letter on Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs
  • ARA Submits Letter on Proposed Rule on Penalties for Failure to Provide Certain Notices or Other Material Information

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