The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act (H.R. 3383), which includes long-sought provisions to allow 403(b) plans to invest in collective investment trusts and unregistered insurance company separate accounts.
The 5th Circuit has granted the government’s unopposed motion to withdraw its appeal of two district court orders staying the effective date of the 2024 rule governing the definition of “fiduciary” with respect to the provision of investment advice.
House lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would increase competition in the health care provider market and promote lower cost and higher quality care by restricting anti-competitive contract terms like “anti-steering” or “anti-tiering” provisions and “all-or-nothing” or “most-favored nation” clauses.
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The American Benefits Council is working on a project to enhance its health policy advocacy by sharing stories of employers’ innovation in health care coverage. In the latest edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson describes the project and welcomes you to participate.
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December 16, 2025
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