Tag: Butch Lewis Act

Pensions January 20, 2021

Outlook Improves for Multiemployer Reform in 2021, 2022

Democratic control of Congress could help break the deadlock over passing legislation to protect pensions and the PBGC.

Newsmakers May 12, 2020

Senators Urge Pelosi to Include Pension Fix in Next Stimulus Package

However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has objected to providing funds to fix pension issues.

Regulation August 1, 2019

Senate to Deal with Union Pension Crisis After House Passes Butch Lewis Act

Democratic-led bill faces stiff opposition from Republicans.

Regulation June 17, 2019

House Committee Advances Multiemployer Pension Reform Bill

Butch Lewis Act aims to protect hundreds of pension plans at risk of becoming insolvent.

Research September 17, 2018

CBO Finds Butch Lewis Act Costs Much Less than Expected

Pension reform is expected to cost $34 billion, not $100 billion as suggested in preliminary forecast.

Newsmakers February 9, 2018

House-Senate Committee Tasked with Solving Pension Crisis by Year-End

Committee will be comprised of six senators and six House members.

Industry White Papers

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