House subcommittee hears industry, researchers debate lifetime-income options for 401(k) plans Witnesses and members discussed proposals for embedding lifetime-income options in defined contribution plans, tradeoffs between guarantees and fees, and the need for consumer guardrails and education; lawmakers signaled bipartisan interest but no formal action was taken.

A pivotal House hearing has sparked a critical debate on how to ensure that 401(k) plans provide not just savings, but also reliable lifetime income for retirees.

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Committee approves bipartisan bill to strengthen Labor Department training to detect human trafficking, 36–0 The committee unanimously approved HR 4307 to require Department of Labor training and an annual report to Congress aimed at improving detection and referral of human trafficking cases; members urged accompanying funding to ensure enforcement capacity.

The House Education and Workforce Committee has taken a significant step by unanimously approving a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing the detection and referral of human trafficking cases within the Department of Labor.

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DC Council hears labor testimonies for RFK Stadium redevelopment project Union leaders advocate for labor agreements to ensure good jobs in RFK Stadium project.

Union leaders are rallying for Project Labor Agreements to ensure fair wages and job security in the transformative RFK Stadium redevelopment, aiming to uplift D.C.'s most underserved communities.

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