SECURE Act 2.0 Passed Unanimously by Ways and Means Committee
A rare unanimous affirmative voice vote by the Ways and Means Committee allows the SECURE Act 2.0 to be considered by the full House of Representatives.
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The Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously Wednesday afternoon to advance the Securing a Strong Retirement Act for future consideration by the full chamber.
Led by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Massachusetts, and Ranking Member Kevin Brady, R-Texas, the committee members spoke one after another in praise of the legislation, which they refer to as the “SECURE Act 2.0,” a reference to 2019’s Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. They used words such as “joy” and “delight” to describe their feelings about the advancement of the bill, which has been the recipient of significant support from all facets of the retirement planning industry.
Participants Expressing COVID-19-Related Withdrawal Regret
They say loans and withdrawals put them in a better place financially, but they are concerned about their long-term financial picture.
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Nearly seven in 10 (68%) individuals who took a loan or withdrawal from their retirement plan, a traditional lender or investments due to COVID-19 agree or strongly agree that they are now in a better place financially because they took a loan or withdrawal, according to a Voya Financial survey.
However, nearly half (47%) say they took more money than they needed, and 59% reported they wish they had consulted a financial professional before taking a loan or withdrawal. Two-thirds (65%) say borrowing from their accounts has put them behind in saving for retirement.