S.Res. 555 (112th): A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of “National Save for Retirement Week”, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy.

Introduced:
Sep 13, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Kent Conrad [D-ND]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on September 22, 2012. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Sep 13, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 13, 2012
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Sep 22, 2012
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Last updated Sep 22, 2012.
3 pages

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9/22/2012--Passed Senate without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of:
(1) the importance of saving adequately for retirement, and
(2) the availability of a variety of ways to save for retirement favored under the Internal Revenue Code. Calls upon the states, localities, schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Save for Retirement Week.

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