ERISA News

The House Ways and Means Committee held a markup of two bills intending to expand access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on September 27, 2023, for Tennessee severe storms, for the incident period of August 7, 2023.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on September 27, 2023, for California Tropical Storm Hilary, for the incident period of August 19 – August 21, 2023.

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of Hurricane Lee.

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of Hurricane Lee.

Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and co-sponsor Kat Cammack (R-FL) have introduced H.R. 5608, the Affordable Care and Comprehensive Economic Support through Savings (ACCESS) Act.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on September 21, 2023, for Missouri severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding, for the incident period of July 29 – August 14, 2023.

The House Education and Workforce Committee held a mark-up of several proposals, including four bills (previously announced), which would amend ERISA related to proxy voting, fiduciary duties, and notice requirements for brokerage windows.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on September 14, 2023, for New Hampshire severe storms and flooding, for the incident period of July 9, 2023 – July 17, 2023.

The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2023-18, which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for October 2023.