H.R. 4 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Pension Protection Act of 2006
H.R. 4 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jul 28, 2006, sponsored by John A. Boehner with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 28, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 109-280
What it does
Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Title I: Reform of Funding Rules for Single-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Subtitle A: Amendments to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 - (Sec. 101) Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to repeal existing funding rules for defined benefit pension plans for plan years beginning after 2007.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John A. Boehner (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 28, 2006
- Passed the HouseJul 28, 2006
- Passed the SenateAug 3, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentAug 14, 2006
- Became lawAug 17, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-280. (Aug 17, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Aug 3, 2006 · Bill Passed93–5 - On Passage
House · Jul 28, 2006 · Passed279–131 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jul 28, 2006 · Failed189–222
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Pension Protection ActHouse · Jul 28, 2006
- Pension Protection ActHouse · Jul 28, 2006
- A bill to provide economic security for all Americans, and for otherpurposes.Senate · Aug 3, 2006
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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