United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 659 — Retirement Savings Access Act of 2011

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Retirement Savings Access Act of 2011- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain individuals who have received federal or state unemployment compensation for 26 consecutive weeks to take penalty-free distributions from tax-exempt retirement plans.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E209)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 659 do?
Retirement Savings Access Act of 2011- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain individuals who have received federal or state unemployment compensation for 26 consecutive weeks to take penalty-free distributions from tax-exempt retirement plans.
Who sponsors HR 659?
HR 659 is sponsored by Paul Broun (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 659?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 659?
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