Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

This bill proposes to enhance 403(b) retirement plans by amending key federal securities laws, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The primary objective is to extend specific regulatory exemptions to certain 403(b) plans, which could lead to reduced administrative burdens and costs for eligible organizations, particularly charities and educational institutions. The amendments expand the categories of entities that are not considered investment companies and broaden the scope of securities exempt from registration requirements. To qualify for these new exemptions, a 403(b) plan must meet certain conditions. These include being subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) , or having the employer agree to serve as a fiduciary for selecting plan investments . Additionally, governmental 403(b) plans can qualify if the employer or a plan fiduciary reviews and approves all investment alternatives offered to participants prior to their availability.