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Enhanced Retirement Protection for Women and Spouses

This act aims to boost retirement savings protection, especially for women, by requiring spousal consent for withdrawals from retirement plans. It seeks to improve financial security in old age, particularly in cases of divorce or a spouse's death, and enhance financial literacy.
Key points
Requires spousal consent for withdrawals from individual retirement accounts (defined contribution plans) to protect joint savings.
Facilitates the division of retirement savings in divorce cases by providing assistance in obtaining qualified domestic relations orders.
Increases access to retirement planning information and financial education for women, including low-income individuals and domestic violence survivors.
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Introduced
Citizen Poll
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2023
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Process start date: 2025-03-11