A proposed rule by the US Department of Labor regarding investment options in 401(k) plans has generated a large number of comments, with some organizations expressing support and others opposing the proposal. The rule aims to expand access to alternative investments, but its fate is uncertain, with some states' attorneys general urging the department to drop the proposal and a court having tossed a related fiduciary rule. The comment period has seen significant input from various stakeholders, including industry groups and state officials.