Railroad Retirees' Funds in Spotlight: Advisory Meeting Set for May
Published Date: 5/2/2025
Notice
Summary
The Actuarial Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on May 29, 2025, to review the 2025 Annual Report about the Railroad Retirement Account’s financial health. Railroad workers and retirees should pay attention because this report helps keep their retirement funds safe and sound. The meeting is open to the public, and anyone interested can join or share their thoughts before the meeting.
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Railroad Retirement Account Meeting
You can join a virtual public meeting on May 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. (central daylight time) where the Actuarial Advisory Committee will review the 2025 Annual Report on the Railroad Retirement Account under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983. Railroad workers and retirees may attend or submit written statements or make oral presentations by contacting Patricia Pruitt ([email protected]) to get information on how to join.
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