[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 4348]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   NATIONAL RETIREMENT PLANNING WEEK

  (Mr. ROE of Tennessee asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize April 11 
through 15 as National Retirement Planning Week.
  Saving for retirement is one of the most important steps that 
Americans can take to build a better future for themselves and their 
children. Unfortunately, too often, saving for retirement remains a 
distant goal that is put off in exchange for more immediate needs. A 
GAO report released last year found that, among households with those 
aged 55 and older, roughly 29 percent have no retirement savings or a 
defined benefit plan. With this in mind, it must be a national priority 
for us to communicate the importance of retirement planning. By 
encouraging more Americans to adequately prepare for their retirement 
years, we can significantly enhance retirement security in the United 
States.
  Recognizing this week as National Retirement Planning Week is an 
important step in helping to raise awareness of this need, and I 
commend the members of the National Retirement Planning Coalition for 
their efforts in educating Americans about the importance of retirement 
planning.
  I wish you all the best as you continue this valued campaign.

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