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ARA Submits Comments Responding to Interim Final Rule Amending the Abandoned Plan Program

Jul 16, 2024

On July 16, the ARA submitted comments to the Department of Labor (DOL) applauding their decision to expand the Abandoned Plan Program to provide for a more effective and efficient procedure for Chapter 7 trustees to terminate plans of bankrupt plan sponsors. While the ARA generally supports the requirements of the Rule, the ARA’s comments...

ARA Comments on IRS Proposed Rulemaking Related to Long-Term, Part-Time Employee Eligibility

Jan 26, 2024

On January 26, the American Retirement Association submitted a comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service making several recommendations that would reduce costs for plan sponsors and also clarify several confusing provisions. (more…)

PSCA Comments on DOL’s Proposed Rule on Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights

Oct 5, 2020

On October 5, 2020, the Plan Sponsor Council of America, part of the American Retirement Association, wrote to the Department of Labor to comment on the proposed Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights. PSCA is concerned that the proposal would increase litigation risks for plan sponsors and plans and believes existing guidance adequately...

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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