Bill · S. 3615· Senate(119-S-3615)
Multiemployer Plan Relief Act
- Introduced
- 1/12/2026
- Last activity
- 1/12/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Multiemployer Plan Relief Act. It was introduced in the Senate on January 12, 2026, by Ms. Klobuchar and Mr. Moreno. The legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Its main purpose is to establish an exception for multiemployer plan participants to the requirements for automatic enrollment. The changes made by this bill apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would union members be better off under this?+6
Benefits union workers by exempting multiemployer plans, which are frequently collective bargaining products, from automatic enrollment rules.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+5
By providing multiemployer plans an exception to automatic enrollment, the bill accommodates the administrative structures typical of union-negotiated pension plans.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
Provides relief and flexibility for multiemployer pension plans that retirees and older workers often depend upon.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Multiemployer Plan Exception: Under Section 2 of the bill, an exception to automatic enrollment requirements is added for multiemployer plans (within the meaning of section 414(f)). This could be considered positive because it groups multiemployer plans with governmental and church plans, providing them with the same exception from automatic enrollment rules.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that detail negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+6Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections+5
- 1/12/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio