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Just a Minute! on the Newly Passed Tax and Budget Bill

In the latest episode, Katy Johnson describes the most important provisions included (and not included) in Republicans' sweeping budget reconciliation bill.

 
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Wins for Employers in 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

With Congress having approved sweeping tax and budget legislation, the Council celebrates several important policy advances for employer plan sponsors.

 
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Employee benefit plans preserved with telehealth, primary care strengthened in budget bill

With the sweeping tax and budget bill headed for the president's desk, the Council highlights the wins for plan sponsors and the need for bipartisanship on future policy.

 
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Senate Passes Tax, Budget Reconciliation Bill: What's In, What's Out

The sweeping GOP legislation does not include any changes to the employee benefit plan tax incentives, but does include an important extension of telehealth flexibility.

 
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear ERISA Preemption Case, Upholding Lower Court Decision that ERISA Preempts Oklahoma Law

The high court's decision not to hear PCMA v. Mulready effectively upholds an appellate court ruling that ERISA preempts a state law regulating PBMs.

 
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Benefits Briefing Webinar: Paid Leave Policy Update

The Council provided an update on the latest news in paid leave policy and legislation.

 
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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds ACA Preventive Service Task Force, Health Plan Requirements

The high court upheld the USPSTF as constitutional, meaning health plans must continue to cover certain items and services as “preventive care” without cost-sharing.

 
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Just a Minute! on Recent and Upcoming Webinar Programs

In the latest episode, Katy Johnson promotes the Council's webinar programming, including an upcoming session on paid leave policy.

 
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Key House Committee Approves Bill Revoking Biden-Era ESG Investment Rule

the House Education and Workforce Committee approved a bill to reverse a rule that makes it easier for retirement plans to consider ESG factors when choosing investments.

 
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National Paid Leave Atlas Updated with New Resources on State Paid Sick Leave Laws

The Council’s interactive website tool for obtaining information on state and municipal paid sick leave laws has been updated with changes to more than two dozen jurisdictions.

 
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Benefits Briefing Webinar: Summer 2025 Washington Update

The Council's policy staff provided an update on legislative, regulatory and judicial activity.

 
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Just a Minute! on the Council's June 2025 Policy Board of Directors Meeting

In the latest episode, Katy Johnson summarizes the agenda and activity from the Council's most recent Policy Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C.

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Just a Minute! on the Newly Passed Tax and Budget Bill

In the latest episode, Council President Katy Johnson broadly outlines the most important provisions included (and not included) in the sweeping new tax bill.

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JULY 2025

Retirement Income Task Force (RITF) July Meeting
July 16-17, 2025

Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Boston
July 22, 2025

Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: New York City
July 23, 2025

Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Western New York
July 24, 2025

SEPTEMBER 2025

Labor Day
September 1, 2025

Retirement Income Task Force (RITF) September Meeting
September 9-10, 2025

NOVEMBER 2025

Policy Board of Directors Meeting
November 3-4, 2025

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