# 119-s-3615: Multiemployer Plan Relief Act

119-s-3615, Multiemployer Plan Relief Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3615
- Congress: 119
- Title: Multiemployer Plan Relief Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-12
- Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Taxation
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Exempts multiemployer pension plans from automatic enrollment requirements.** The bill changes Internal Revenue Code section 414A(c)(3) to add "any multiemployer plan (within the meaning of section 414(f))" alongside governmental and church plans. The amendment applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. That means multiemployer plans would qualify for the same automatic enrollment exception that governmental and church plans already have.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Multiemployer plans avoid auto-enrollment: mixed, low. This bill would add multiemployer plans to the list of plans excepted from automatic enrollment rules. If enacted, employers and plan sponsors that contribute to multiemployer retirement plans would not have to automatically enroll workers under the current auto-enrollment rules. Employees covered…

## Related bills

- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3615 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3615)

## Related
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3903)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3615 (as of 2026-04-21).