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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 Joins Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Pass SECURE 2.0 Bill

Nov 17, 2022

On November 17, 2022, the American Retirement Association, along with 60 other stakeholder organizations, wrote to the Democratic and Republican Congressional Leadership urging quick enactment of the compilation of retirement provisions known as SECURE 2.0. (more…)

ASEA Comments on Actuarial Standards of Practice

Nov 1, 2022

On November 1, 2022, the American Society of Enrolled Actuaries (ASEA), part of the American Retirement Association, wrote to the Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) to comment on the Exposure Draft of Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOP) No. 41. (more…)

ARA Comments on DOL’s Proposed QPAM Changes

Oct 11, 2022

On October 11, 2022, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Department of Labor to provide recommendations to improve the Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14. (more…)

ARA Requests Extension of Comment Period for DOL’s Proposed QPAM Changes

Sep 2, 2022

On September 2, 2022, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Department of Labor to request additional time to comment on the Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14. (more…)

ARA Joins Coalition Letter in Support of the EARN Act

Jun 21, 2022

On June 21, 2022, the American Retirement Association, along with 18 other stakeholder organizations, wrote to Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Finance Committee, in support of the Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act. (more…)

ARA Joins Coalition Letter in Support of the RISE & SHINE Act

Jun 13, 2022

On June 13, 2022, the American Retirement Association, along with 18 other stakeholder organizations, wrote to Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and Senator Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the HELP Committee, in support of the Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement to Supplement Healthy Investments for...

ARA Recommends Retirement Benefits Items for 2022-2023 IRS Priority Guidance Plan

Jun 3, 2022

On June 3, 2022, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Internal Revenue Service to provide input on the Retirement Benefit items to be included on the 2022-2023 Priority Guidance Plan. (more…)

ARA Comments on IRS’s Proposed Unified Plan Rule for Multiple Employer Plans

May 27, 2022

On May 27, 2022, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Internal Revenue Service with comments to improve the new proposal to update the unified plan rule for multiple employer plans (MEPs). (more…)

ARA Comments on IRS’s Proposed Required Minimum Distribution Rule

May 25, 2022

On May 25, 2022, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Internal Revenue Service with comments to improve the proposal that updates the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules. (more…)

ARA Opposes the Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act

May 17, 2022

On May 17, 2022, the American Retirement Association wrote to Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA, 3rd), Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee and Virginia Foxx (R-NC, 5th), Ranking Member of the House Education and Labor Committee to oppose the Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022. (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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