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Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1994| House 
| Updated: 6/3/2019
Richard E. Neal

Richard E. Neal

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (58)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)David Loebsack (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Kevin Brady (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Steve Watkins (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill modifies the requirements for employer-provided retirement plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and other tax-favored savings accounts. With respect to employer-provided retirement plans, the bill modifies requirements regarding automatic enrollment and nonelective contributions; tax credits for small employers that establish certain plans; loans; lifetime income options; the treatment of custodial accounts upon termination of section 403(b) plans; retirement income accounts for church-controlled organizations; the eligibility rules for certain long-term, part-time employees; required minimum distributions; nondiscrimination rules; and minimum funding standards for community newspaper plans. The bill also includes provisions that treat taxable non-tuition fellowship and stipend payments as compensation for the purpose of an IRA, repeal the maximum age for traditional IRA contributions, treat difficulty of care payments as compensation for determining contribution limits for retirement accounts, allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans if a child is born or adopted, expand the purposes for which qualified tuition programs (commonly known as 529 plans) may be used, reinstate and increase the tax exclusion for certain benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders, increase penalties for failing to file tax returns, and require the Internal Revenue Service to share tax information with U.S. Customs Border Protection to administer the heavy vehicle use tax.

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Timeline
Mar 29, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 2, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 2, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 16, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
May 16, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-65, Part I.
May 16, 2019
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
May 21, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 389 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1500 and H.R. 1994. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1500, under a structured rule, and provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1994, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019, and provides for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 23, 2019.
May 21, 2019
Rule H. Res. 389 passed House.
May 23, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 389. (consideration: CR H4124-4146)
May 23, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1500 and H.R. 1994. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1500, under a structured rule, and provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1994, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019, and provides for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 23, 2019.
May 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1994.
May 23, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 23, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 1994.
May 23, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4146-4149)
May 23, 2019
Mr. McHenry moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H4147)
May 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McHenry motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of title IV entitled "Reports by Taxpayers Engaged in Boycotts Etc. Affecting Israel"
May 23, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 23, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 222 (Roll no. 230).
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May 23, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 - 3 (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H4124-4135)
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May 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 23, 2019
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1994.
Jun 3, 2019
Received in the Senate.
  • March 29, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 2, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 2, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • May 16, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.


  • May 16, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-65, Part I.


  • May 16, 2019
    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.


  • May 21, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 389 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1500 and H.R. 1994. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1500, under a structured rule, and provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1994, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019, and provides for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 23, 2019.


  • May 21, 2019
    Rule H. Res. 389 passed House.


  • May 23, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 389. (consideration: CR H4124-4146)


  • May 23, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1500 and H.R. 1994. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1500, under a structured rule, and provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1994, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019, and provides for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 23, 2019.


  • May 23, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1994.


  • May 23, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 23, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 1994.


  • May 23, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4146-4149)


  • May 23, 2019
    Mr. McHenry moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H4147)


  • May 23, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McHenry motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of title IV entitled "Reports by Taxpayers Engaged in Boycotts Etc. Affecting Israel"


  • May 23, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • May 23, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 222 (Roll no. 230).
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  • May 23, 2019
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 - 3 (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H4124-4135)
    View Vote


  • May 23, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 23, 2019
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1994.


  • June 3, 2019
    Received in the Senate.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-389: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1500) to require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to meet its statutory purpose, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1994) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019; and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
  • S 116-1210: Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1241: Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2367: Lifetime Income Disclosure Act
  • HR 116-1916: Save Community Newspaper Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1993: Providing Retirement Security to Workers in Small Businesses, Cooperatives, and Service Organizations Act of 2019
  • HR 116-982: To avoid duplicative annual reporting under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-1574: Lifetime Income Disclosure Act
  • S 116-2352: Retirement Security Preservation Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careAgingBank accounts, deposits, capitalDepartment of LaborElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsFinancial services and investmentsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHigher educationIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductionsIncome tax deferralIncome tax exclusionIncome tax ratesInterest, dividends, interest ratesNews media and reportingSales and excise taxesSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTax treatment of familiesTemporary and part-time employmentWages and earnings

Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1994| House 
| Updated: 6/3/2019
Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill modifies the requirements for employer-provided retirement plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and other tax-favored savings accounts. With respect to employer-provided retirement plans, the bill modifies requirements regarding automatic enrollment and nonelective contributions; tax credits for small employers that establish certain plans; loans; lifetime income options; the treatment of custodial accounts upon termination of section 403(b) plans; retirement income accounts for church-controlled organizations; the eligibility rules for certain long-term, part-time employees; required minimum distributions; nondiscrimination rules; and minimum funding standards for community newspaper plans. The bill also includes provisions that treat taxable non-tuition fellowship and stipend payments as compensation for the purpose of an IRA, repeal the maximum age for traditional IRA contributions, treat difficulty of care payments as compensation for determining contribution limits for retirement accounts, allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans if a child is born or adopted, expand the purposes for which qualified tuition programs (commonly known as 529 plans) may be used, reinstate and increase the tax exclusion for certain benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders, increase penalties for failing to file tax returns, and require the Internal Revenue Service to share tax information with U.S. Customs Border Protection to administer the heavy vehicle use tax.

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Timeline
Mar 29, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 2, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 2, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 16, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
May 16, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-65, Part I.
May 16, 2019
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
May 21, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 389 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1500 and H.R. 1994. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1500, under a structured rule, and provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1994, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019, and provides for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 23, 2019.
May 21, 2019
Rule H. Res. 389 passed House.
May 23, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 389. (consideration: CR H4124-4146)
May 23, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1500 and H.R. 1994. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1500, under a structured rule, and provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1994, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019, and provides for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 23, 2019.
May 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1994.
May 23, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 23, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 1994.
May 23, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4146-4149)
May 23, 2019
Mr. McHenry moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H4147)
May 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McHenry motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of title IV entitled "Reports by Taxpayers Engaged in Boycotts Etc. Affecting Israel"
May 23, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 23, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 222 (Roll no. 230).
View Vote
May 23, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 - 3 (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H4124-4135)
View Vote
May 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 23, 2019
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1994.
Jun 3, 2019
Received in the Senate.
  • March 29, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 2, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 2, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • May 16, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.


  • May 16, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-65, Part I.


  • May 16, 2019
    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.


  • May 21, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 389 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1500 and H.R. 1994. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1500, under a structured rule, and provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1994, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019, and provides for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 23, 2019.


  • May 21, 2019
    Rule H. Res. 389 passed House.


  • May 23, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 389. (consideration: CR H4124-4146)


  • May 23, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1500 and H.R. 1994. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1500, under a structured rule, and provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1994, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019, and provides for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 23, 2019.


  • May 23, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1994.


  • May 23, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 23, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 1994.


  • May 23, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4146-4149)


  • May 23, 2019
    Mr. McHenry moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H4147)


  • May 23, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McHenry motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of title IV entitled "Reports by Taxpayers Engaged in Boycotts Etc. Affecting Israel"


  • May 23, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • May 23, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 222 (Roll no. 230).
    View Vote


  • May 23, 2019
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 - 3 (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H4124-4135)
    View Vote


  • May 23, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 23, 2019
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1994.


  • June 3, 2019
    Received in the Senate.
Richard E. Neal

Richard E. Neal

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (58)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)David Loebsack (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Kevin Brady (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Steve Watkins (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-389: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1500) to require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to meet its statutory purpose, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1994) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019; and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
  • S 116-1210: Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1241: Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2367: Lifetime Income Disclosure Act
  • HR 116-1916: Save Community Newspaper Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1993: Providing Retirement Security to Workers in Small Businesses, Cooperatives, and Service Organizations Act of 2019
  • HR 116-982: To avoid duplicative annual reporting under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-1574: Lifetime Income Disclosure Act
  • S 116-2352: Retirement Security Preservation Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careAgingBank accounts, deposits, capitalDepartment of LaborElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsFinancial services and investmentsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHigher educationIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductionsIncome tax deferralIncome tax exclusionIncome tax ratesInterest, dividends, interest ratesNews media and reportingSales and excise taxesSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTax treatment of familiesTemporary and part-time employmentWages and earnings