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Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act

USA119th CongressHR-6324| House 
| Updated: 11/28/2025
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Darin LaHood (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to introduce significant flexibility for retirement savers. It specifically allows participants aged 50 or older to elect a direct in-service rollover of employer contributions from their 401(k) plans into an individual retirement annuity, bypassing previous restrictions that typically required a separation from service for such transfers. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a safe harbor for the written explanations provided to taxpayers regarding eligible rollover distributions. This safe harbor mandates that the explanation include specific, concise, and plain language information, such as the 30-day review period, tax consequences of direct versus indirect distributions, and details on non-eligible distributions and withholding rules. The Secretary is authorized to issue regulations to update this list, with these amendments applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, to enhance clarity and flexibility in retirement planning.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10467
Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act
Nov 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10467
    Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act


  • November 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act

USA119th CongressHR-6324| House 
| Updated: 11/28/2025
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to introduce significant flexibility for retirement savers. It specifically allows participants aged 50 or older to elect a direct in-service rollover of employer contributions from their 401(k) plans into an individual retirement annuity, bypassing previous restrictions that typically required a separation from service for such transfers. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a safe harbor for the written explanations provided to taxpayers regarding eligible rollover distributions. This safe harbor mandates that the explanation include specific, concise, and plain language information, such as the 30-day review period, tax consequences of direct versus indirect distributions, and details on non-eligible distributions and withholding rules. The Secretary is authorized to issue regulations to update this list, with these amendments applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, to enhance clarity and flexibility in retirement planning.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10467
Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act
Nov 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10467
    Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act


  • November 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Darin LaHood (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted