Bills/H.R. 2023

Women's Retirement Protection Act

Women's Retirement Protection Act

In CommitteeEconomyHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Women's Retirement Protection Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Women's Retirement Protection Act aims to improve retirement security for women by addressing financial vulnerabilities they may face, particularly those affected by domestic violence or economic hardship. The bill focuses on helping women build and protect retirement savings through various consumer protections, financial literacy initiatives, and modifications to existing pension and retirement account rules. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill primarily targets women workers, especially those with interrupted careers due to caregiving responsibilities or domestic violence situations. Key areas likely addressed include improving access to retirement information, protecting retirement accounts in domestic abuse cases, and potentially adjusting rules around pension splitting or retirement savings access during financial crises. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House.

It has not advanced to a vote, and its future passage is uncertain as it awaits committee review and potential action. *Note: Specific detailed provisions were not available in the information provided. For comprehensive details on exact policy changes, consulting the full bill text through Congress.gov would be necessary.*.

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Latest Action

March 11, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Subjects

Consumer affairsCrime victimsCrimes against womenDomestic violence and child abuseEmployee benefits and pensionsFamily relationshipsFinancial literacyFinancial services and investmentsGovernment information and archivesWomen's employment

Sponsor

15 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
March 11, 2025
Last Updated
March 11, 2025
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