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HR 4126 111th Congress House

Retirement Fairness Act of 2009

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 19, 2009 Introduced by: Doggett, Lloyd Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment Employee benefits and pensionsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsTemporary and part-time employment
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Nov 19, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 19, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 19, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Amends pension plan provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) require plans to include certain part-time employees who are not highly compensated in meeting minimum coverage requirements; and (2) determine non-discrimination compliance by considering only vested pension plan benefits and contributions.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 6
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jan 21, 2010
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Dec 1, 2009
Massa, Eric
· Nov 19, 2009
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Nov 19, 2009
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Nov 19, 2009
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Nov 19, 2009
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Nov 19, 2009
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