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The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021

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Richard Rausser By Richard Rausser

The breakneck pace of enacting and/or amending federal legislation and regulations in 2020 is back in full force with the passage of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021.

ARP is the federal government’s latest economic stimulus package and the first under President Biden. 

Key Items

  • Defined Benefit Single Employer Plan Funding Relief 
  • Defined Benefit Multiemployer Plan Funding Relief
  • Impacts to Defined Contribution Plans
  • Update on The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 (SSRA)

Author

Richard Rausser
Richard Rausser

Richard W. Rausser has more than 30 years of experience in the retirement benefits industry. He is Senior Vice President of Thought Leadership at Pentegra, a leading provider of retirement plan and fiduciary outsourcing to organizations nationwide. Rich is responsible for helping to shape and define Pentegra’s viewpoint on workplace retirement plans, plan design strategy, retirement success and employee savings trends. His work is used by employers, employees, advisors, policymakers and the media to produce successful outcomes for American workers.  In addition, Rich is responsible for Pentegra’s Defined Benefit line of business, which includes a team of Actuaries and other retirement plan professionals as well as Pentegra’s BOLI line of business.  He is a frequent speaker on retirement benefit topics; a Certified Pension Consultant (CPC); a Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA); a Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA); and a member of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA). He holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Ursinus College.