Brookings Institution to Host Event on Next Generation of Retirement Saving System Reforms
The Brookings Institution's Retirement Security Project is set to host a public event on September 30, 2026, focusing on the next generation of reforms to the retirement saving system. This event will launch a series of practical, evidence-based, and fiscally sound policy proposals aimed at addressing persistent shortcomings in the current retirement system. These proposals are designed to offer actionable solutions for policymakers as new retirement legislation and rulemaking develop. The discussion will cover critical areas such as access to workplace retirement plans, expanding the Saver’s Match, safe harbor rules for employer matching, and default lifetime income options. Senator Whitehouse is expected to participate, discussing legislative efforts to close the retirement coverage gap through automatic enrollment into IRAs. The event builds upon previous legislative efforts like the SECURE Act (2019) and SECURE 2.0 (2022), which aimed to expand retirement plan coverage and encourage saving, but left si...
