The Women's Retirement Protection Act aims to enhance protections for spouses in defined contribution retirement plans, addressing the financial disparities women often face in retirement savings compared to men. The legislation seeks to ensure that spouses have a voice in managing and distributing retirement funds, which is particularly crucial during significant life events such as divorce or the death of a partner. A key provision of the act mandates that spousal consent is required before any distributions can be made from individual account plans, such as 401(k) plans.