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SIMPLE Plan Modernization Act

Introduced: July 11, 2018 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4917-4918)
Jul 11, 2018
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SIMPLE Plan Modernization Act

This bill modifies the requirements for SIMPLE (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees) Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), which are tax-favored retirement accounts that small businesses may provide to employees. The bill increases the contribution limits for certain SIMPLE IRAs and modifies the requirements for replacing SIMPLE IRAs with 401(k) plans.

What's happening now July 11, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4917-4918)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3197: SIMPLE Plan Modernization Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-3197/
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"S. 3197: SIMPLE Plan Modernization Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-3197/.
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S. 3197, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-3197/.
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