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July 6, 2026
National Paid Leave Atlas: July 2026 Paid Sick Leave Update
The Council’s interactive website tool for obtaining information on state and municipal paid family leave laws has been updated with changes to nine jurisdictions spanning five states.
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July 2, 2026
Just a Minute! on America's 250th Birthday
Council President Katy Johnson explains what this milestone means for the American Benefits Council as advocates on your behalf here in the nation’s capital.
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July 1, 2026
Add your organization's name to the list of signatories opposing the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act
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June 30, 2026
IRS Establishes Gift Tax Safe Harbor for Trump Account Contributions
The IRS has issued guidance generally eliminating gift tax reporting requirements for many contributions to Trump Accounts made by parents, grandparents and other relatives.
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June 26, 2026
Just a Minute! on Taking Full Advantage of Council Membership
Council Director, Membership, Kim Durcho encourages members to check in and make sure they making the most of their American Benefits Council experience.
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June 26, 2026
Together with EBSA’s proposed investment rule, the 3rd Circuit’s decision further establishes the importance of a prudent process in overcoming baseless ERISA litigation.
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June 19, 2026
FASB Advances Proposal on Market-Based Cash Balance Plan Accounting
FASB has issued an exposure draft that would improve the accounting treatment of certain market-based cash balance plans by eliminating an artificial valuation distortion that can overstate plan liabilities.
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June 19, 2026
Just a Minute! on The Council's Efforts to Fix Surprise Billing IDR
Council President Katy Johnson explains why the NSA Enforcement Act must be stopped and urges members and other organizations to join a letter of opposition to the bill.
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June 19, 2026
DOL Issues Guidance on ERISA Treatment of Trump Accounts
The DOL has issued guidance clarifying when employer involvement with Trump Accounts will and will not create an ERISA-covered plan.
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June 17, 2026
House Subcommittee Examines Health Care Price Transparency; Council Files Statement for the Record
The Council offered recommendations on policies to lower the cost and improve the value of health care through greater transparency.
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June 16, 2026
Benefits Briefing Webinar: The Federal IDR Process: Progress, Challenges and Next Steps
Don't miss the upcoming webinar on July 10 at noon (12 p.m.), to discuss the current state of the IDR process under the No Surprises Act, including recently issued final regulations governing the process.
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June 12, 2026
Council Weighs in on Tobacco Surcharge Class Action Lawsuit
The Council filed an amicus brief in support of the defendants, focusing on the practical risks to employers if large classes of participants are certified in these cases.