Trump signs executive order expanding retirement plan coverage for workers without access

Published April 30, 2026 3:47pm ET | Updated April 30, 2026 3:47pm ET



President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday seeking to expand workers’ access to retirement plans. 

“This afternoon, I’m thrilled to sign a historic Executive Order expanding access to high-quality retirement savings accounts for millions of Americans,” Trump said during remarks in the Oval Office. “I promised to make the same types of retirement accounts enjoyed by federal employees available to all Americans, so that’s what we’re doing.”

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