Bills/S. 988

Women's Retirement Protection Act

Women's Retirement Protection Act

In CommitteeEconomySenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Women's Retirement Protection Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Women's Retirement Protection Act aims to improve retirement security for women by addressing financial vulnerabilities that disproportionately affect them. The bill would create protections and resources related to retirement savings, pensions, and financial planning, with particular attention to how domestic violence, divorce, and other life circumstances impact women's long-term financial security. **Who It Affects & Key Provisions:** The legislation would primarily affect women workers and their retirement outcomes.

Based on the subject areas listed, the bill likely includes provisions addressing: pension and retirement benefit protections in cases of domestic violence, financial literacy and education programs for women, access to government information about retirement planning, and potentially reforms to how retirement assets are handled during family-related legal matters. **Current Status:** As of now, S 988 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill was introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) in the 119th Congress and is still in the early legislative stage. *Note: Full legislative text would provide specific details about exact provisions, eligibility requirements, and funding mechanisms.*.

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Latest Action

March 12, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Subjects

Consumer affairsCrime victimsCrimes against womenDomestic violence and child abuseEmployee benefits and pensionsFamily relationshipsFinancial literacyFinancial services and investmentsGovernment information and archivesWomen's employment

Sponsor

D
Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
D-WI · Senate
12 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
March 12, 2025
Last Updated
March 12, 2025
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