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EBSA Testimony on Retirement Security Issues Before U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

Excerpt: The Department believes it is important to educate participants about saving for a secure retirement and has a dedicated education campaign that uses publications, online tools, videos, public service announcements, and outreach as methods to provide the information to both workers and employers.

Senate HELP Committee Votes to Approve Nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Secretary of Labor

"Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor by a vote of 14 to 9. Her nomination will now move to the Senate floor for a final vote at a later date."

Text of Senate HELP Committee Report on 30-Year Treasury Rate Replacement Legislation (PDF)

U.S. Senate HELP Committee Hearing to Address Retirement Crisis

Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, will convene a hearing on July 12 at 2:30 p.m. to examine the role pensions play in building a strong and vibrant middle class as well as stimulating the economy and fueling job creation.

U.S. Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Restricting Advice and Education: DOL's Unworkable Investment Proposal for American Families and Retirees

Hearing held July 21, 2015. Includes video and links to written testimony by [1] Thomas Perez, Secretary of Labor; [2] Robert Litan, Non-resident Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution; [3] Peter Schneider, President, Primerica Inc.; [4] Darlene Miller, President and CEO, PERMAC Industries; and [5] Scott Puritz, Managing Director, Rebalance IRA.

Senate HELP Committee Votes to Approve President Trump’s Nomination for PBGC Director

"[T]he Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report the nomination of Janet Dhillon to serve as the Director of the [PBGC] by a vote of 12-11.... [Chairman Sen. Cassidy said,] 'We need a fresh perspective leading PBGC. Someone who will reform the agency to better serve the American people. Ms. Dhillon is committed to this mission.... Ms. Dhillon's experience and strong vision make her the right person to get PBGC back on track.' "

Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Retirement Crisis Facing Working Class Americans

"The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee ... will hold a hearing on Wednesday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET titled, 'Taking a Serious Look at the Retirement Crisis in America: What can we do to expand defined benefit pension plans for workers?' " [The hearing will be livestreamed on the Committee's website.]

Senate Hearing: Addressing Insurance Market Reform in National Health Reform

Excerpt from Consumer Watchdog. '[N]o consumer voices were heard at a U.S. Senate Heath, Education, Labor and Pensions committee round table discussion about insurance reforms in the forthcoming national health care reform effort. Three of the seven panel members were from the insurance industry. A fourth] panelist represents an insurer-friendly think tank.

Senate Health Committee Republicans Request Details on FDA's Promotion of ACA

"The senators wrote: 'We are writing to ask why and under what authority the [FDA] is using its time and resources to enroll Americans in health insurance marketplaces created by the new health care law.... The e-mail alerts your agency sends to the public should reflect your agency's actual statutory mission to assure the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices. The upcoming enrollment period and insurance coverage availability under the new law appear to be outside of your agency's mission to approve and regulate lifesaving medical products in a timely manner and keeping our food supply safe."

Senate HELP Committee Hearing: Lower Health Care Costs Act

June 18 hearing on Draft Bill. Page includes video of hearing along with links to testimony by: [1] Sean Cavanaugh, Aledade; [2] Benedic N. Ippolito, American Enterprise Institute; [3] Elizabeth Mitchell, Pacific Business Group on Health; [4] Tom Nickels, American Hospital Association; [5] Frederick Isasi, Families USA; [6] Marilyn Bartlett, Office of the Montana State Auditor.