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Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act

USA119th CongressS-5156| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2026
Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill introduces new flexibility for retirement savers by amending the Internal Revenue Code to permit in-service rollovers . Specifically, it allows participants aged 50 or older to elect a direct rollover of all or a portion of their accrued benefit attributable to employer contributions from a 401(k) plan into an individual retirement annuity, even while still employed. Additionally, the legislation creates a safe harbor for the written explanations that plan administrators must furnish to participants concerning their distribution and rollover options. This safe harbor requires these explanations to be provided in concise, plain language , detailing critical information such as tax implications, withholding rules, eligible and non-eligible distributions, and the procedures for various rollover types. The overall goal is to enhance participant understanding of their retirement savings choices and streamline the rollover process. These amendments are slated to become effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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Timeline
Nov 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6324
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • November 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6324
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act

USA119th CongressS-5156| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2026
This bill introduces new flexibility for retirement savers by amending the Internal Revenue Code to permit in-service rollovers . Specifically, it allows participants aged 50 or older to elect a direct rollover of all or a portion of their accrued benefit attributable to employer contributions from a 401(k) plan into an individual retirement annuity, even while still employed. Additionally, the legislation creates a safe harbor for the written explanations that plan administrators must furnish to participants concerning their distribution and rollover options. This safe harbor requires these explanations to be provided in concise, plain language , detailing critical information such as tax implications, withholding rules, eligible and non-eligible distributions, and the procedures for various rollover types. The overall goal is to enhance participant understanding of their retirement savings choices and streamline the rollover process. These amendments are slated to become effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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Timeline
Nov 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6324
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • November 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6324
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

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