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Retirement Savings Support for Student Loan Repayers

This act allows employers to treat student loan payments as contributions to retirement accounts, enabling employees to receive employer matching contributions even if they don't directly contribute cash. This aims to help individuals with student loans build retirement savings without sacrificing loan repayment.
Key points
Employers can make matching contributions to employees' retirement plans based on their student loan payments, as if these payments were direct retirement contributions.
Individuals repaying student loans can now benefit from employer retirement matches, which was previously only available to those making direct cash contributions to their retirement accounts.
The changes apply to various retirement plans, including 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, 403(b), and 457(b), increasing flexibility and accessibility for many employees.
The provisions take effect for contributions made for years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Print number: 117_S_1443
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1443.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employers can make matching contributions to employees' retirement plans based on their student loan payments, as if these payments were direct retirement contributions.
  • Individuals repaying student loans can now benefit from employer retirement matches, which was previously only available to those making direct cash contributions to their retirement accounts.
  • The changes apply to various retirement plans, including 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, 403(b), and 457(b), increasing flexibility and accessibility for many employees.
  • The provisions take effect for contributions made for years beginning after December 31, 2021.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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