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New Reporting Rules for Legal Aid in Retirement Cases

This act introduces new requirements for a government agency (EBSA) to report on legal assistance provided to individuals in retirement plan disputes. The goal is to increase transparency and ensure employers and plan administrators are informed about such assistance, potentially affecting how disputes are resolved and protecting citizens' retirement rights.
Key points
The government agency must enter into written agreements with individuals receiving legal assistance in retirement disputes.
Copies of these agreements must be provided to employers and plan administrators directly impacted.
The agency will annually report to Congress detailed information on legal assistance provided, while protecting individual privacy.
The act emphasizes the importance of voluntary establishment and maintenance of private pension plans for employee financial security.
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2958
Sponsor: Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]
Process start date: 2025-04-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Balance the Scales Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2958.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government agency must enter into written agreements with individuals receiving legal assistance in retirement disputes.
  • Copies of these agreements must be provided to employers and plan administrators directly impacted.
  • The agency will annually report to Congress detailed information on legal assistance provided, while protecting individual privacy.
  • The act emphasizes the importance of voluntary establishment and maintenance of private pension plans for employee financial security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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 Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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