Bill · S.Res. 774· Senate(119-SRES-774)
A resolution designating June as "National Annuity Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 6/17/2026
- Last activity
- 6/17/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2897)
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates June as "National Annuity Awareness Month". It aims to educate consumers on the benefits of annuities and support access to them to meet financial goals. The resolution also encourages savers to seek professional guidance for income and legacy planning. It calls on various government entities, schools, businesses, and the public to observe the month with appropriate activities.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would retired people be better off under this?+9
Directly addresses the primary concern of retirees: the risk of outliving their money.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
Focuses on preventing retirees from outliving their savings through guaranteed income options.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+5
Provides critical education for individuals approaching retirement age to secure lifetime income.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Retirement Security: Annuities provide a predictable way to meet financial obligations and are the only marketplace product that can provide guaranteed lifetime income.
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Preventing Financial Hardship: Using annuities can address the concern of running out of money during retirement, which otherwise reduces the standard of living and creates dependence on family and friends.
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Increased Confidence: Research indicates that owning an annuity leads to higher confidence in overall retirement readiness.
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Consumer Education: The designation of this month aims to educate consumers on annuity benefits and encourage them to seek expert guidance from financial professionals.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 Retirees+9Good For Seniors+8Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Billionaires+3Good For High Income Households+3Good For High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Young Adults+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 6/17/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2897)