Emergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025
This bill increases the annual contribution limit for certain retirement savings accounts from $2,500 to $5,000. It directly affects workers participating in defined contribution retirement plans (like 401(k)s) who meet basic eligibility requirements. The key change raises the maximum amount individuals can contribute annually to these accounts, with the new limit applying to taxable years starting after December 31, 2026. The bill also updates related definitions in retirement law to align with this increased limit.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 3, 2025
Last action Dec 3, 2025
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Dec 3, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
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Dec 3, 2025
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