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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 Advocates for Uniform Interim Amendment Deadline for Pre-Approved Plans

Apr 20, 2023

On April 20, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Internal Revenue Service to suggest improved procedures relating to pre-approved plans, particularly with respect to the deadline for interim amendments. (more…)

ARA Resubmits Comments to Improve DOL’s Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program

Apr 17, 2023

On April 17, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Department of Labor with eight recommendations to improve the Proposed Amended and Restated Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP). (more…)

ARA Supports New Rules on Remote Notarization of Spousal Consent

Mar 10, 2023

On March 10, 2023, the American Retirement Association and 18 other organizations wrote to the Internal Revenue Service in support of the new rules that provide for remote witnessing of spousal consent by a plan representative or notary. (more…)

ARA Opposes New SEC Hard Close Rule

Feb 14, 2023

On February 14, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Securities and Exchange Commission with serious concerns about the proposed Hard Close rule and its impact on defined contribution retirement plans and its participants. (more…)

ARA Recommends Further Improvements to the VFCP

Jan 20, 2023

On January 20, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Department of Labor to recommend further improvements to the Proposed Amended and Restated Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP). (more…)

ARA Requests Extension of Comment Period for SEC Hard Close Rule

Jan 9, 2023

On January 9, 2023, the American Retirement Association and 5 other organizations wrote to the Securities and Exchange Commission to request an extension of the comment period for the Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs and Swing Pricing proposal. (more…)

ARA Submits Post-Hearing Comments on DOL’s Proposed QPAM Changes

Jan 6, 2023

On January 6, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Department of Labor to provide supplemental comments on the Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14. (more…)

ASEA Pushes Back Against Enrolled Actuary User Fee Increase

Dec 19, 2022

On December 19, 2022, the American Society of Enrolled Actuaries (ASEA), part of the American Retirement Association, wrote to the Internal Revenue Service to take issue with the Service’s user fees to be a member of the Joint Board of Enrolled Actuaries (JBEA). (more…)

ARA Comments on IRS’s Intent to Allow Electronic Filing of Form 5558

Dec 5, 2022

On December 5, 2022, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Internal Revenue Service in support of the Service’s intent to allow electronic submission of Form 5558 and to provide input in developing the filing process. (more…)

ARA Requests IRS’s Temporary Remote Notarization Rules Be Made Permanent

Nov 30, 2022

On November 30, 2022, the American Retirement Association and 17 other organizations wrote to the Internal Revenue Service to request the temporary relief from the physical presence requirement for spousal consent in Notice 2020-42 and extended by Notices 2021-03, 2021-40 and 2022-07, be made permanent or at minimum be extended for an additional year. (more…)

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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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