Proposed Retirement Fairness Amendment for Charities and Schools

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would change the regulatory status of 403(b) retirement plans for employees of charities and schools, potentially altering how these plans are managed and offered under federal securities law.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Charity and educational institution employees

Their retirement plan regulatory status and oversight requirements would change under federal law.

Employers of charities and educational institutions

They would be required to serve as fiduciaries or ensure investment alternatives are reviewed and approved.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senator Britt has proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would update federal securities laws to include 403(b) retirement plans for charities and educational institutions. This change aims to align these plans with other tax-advantaged retirement accounts under federal investment regulations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 403(b) plan?

A is a retirement savings plan for employees of public schools, tax-exempt organizations, and certain ministers.

What does this amendment change?

It updates federal securities laws to treat s similarly to other qualified retirement plans, provided they meet specific and oversight requirements.

Why It Matters

This amendment would change the regulatory status of 403(b) retirement plans for employees of charities and schools, potentially altering how these plans are managed and offered under federal securities law.

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Regulatory Alignment

The amendment seeks to harmonize the treatment of 403(b) plans with other qualified retirement plans across three major federal securities acts.

Investment Company Act of 1940 Securities Act of 1933 Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Connected Entities

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otherSecurities Act of 1933“Federal law being amended”Map →

otherEmployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974“Federal law referenced for plan requirements”Map →

otherSecurities Exchange Act of 1934“Federal law being amended”Map →

personMrs. Britt“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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