May 14, 2025
Council Supports Auto Reenrollment Bill to Boost Retirement Participation
The Council endorsed the Auto Reenroll Act of 2025, legislation that encourages more employers to adopt automatic reenrollment features in retirement savings plans.
May 14, 2025
Council Endorses Bill to Boost Retirement Savings for Young Workers
The Council endorsed the Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow full-time workers younger than age 21 to participate in retirement plans without requiring employers to make matching contributions or complete burdensome testing.
May 12, 2025
House Republicans have released the text of their budget reconciliation bill, sweeping legislation to extend expiring tax cuts, along with numerous other GOP priorities.
May 12, 2025
On May 9, in response to a lawsuit challenging the 2024 final MHPAEA regulations, the tri-agencies filed a motion asking a federal court to suspend the litigation while they reconsider the final rules.
May 12, 2025
Council Offers Recommendations for Health Policy Deregulation
In a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, the Council provided a detailed list of recommendations for deregulatory action related to health policy.
May 12, 2025
Defined Benefit Plan Payment Recoupment
From January 9-16, 2025, the Council surveyed member organizations to learn about the use of Safe Harbor IRAs in conjunction with small-balance force-outs.
May 12, 2025
Council Offers Legislative Proposal to Allow Productive Use of Pension Assets
The Council has submitted a legislative proposal that would allow defined benefit retirement plan sponsors to use otherwise restricted assets to provide benefits to employees.
May 9, 2025
Just a Minute! on Proposed Legislation on Paid Family Leave
In this episode, Council President Katy Johnson explains why the introduction of the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act represents an important step for paid leave policy.
May 8, 2025
Add your organization's name to the list of signatories asking lawmakers to protect the current tax incentives for employer-provided health coverage.
May 7, 2025
Council's Schuman Named to Washingtonian's 500 Most Influential People in Public Policy
The Council’s Ilyse Schuman was recognized by Washingtonian magazine for her influential role in shaping health care policy, including her advocacy for greater price transparency and employer health care affordability.
May 7, 2025
Benefits Briefing Webinar: SCOTUS and ERISA: What Cunningham v. Cornell Means for Plan Sponsors
On May 7, 2025, the Council hosted a webinar to analyze the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University and its potential to increase litigation risk for retirement and health plan sponsors.
May 5, 2025
Council Engaging on Health Policy Activity in Numerous States
The Arkansas legislature recently passed HB 1150, which would ban PBM-affiliated pharmacies from operating in the state starting January 1, 2026. Citing the potential harm to employers and employees, the Council urged Governor Sanders to veto the bill.