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July 10, 2026
Benefits Briefing Webinar: Summer 2026 Washington Update
Don't miss the upcoming webinar on July 23 at 2 pm, for an update on the latest legislative, regulatory and judicial developments affecting employer-sponsored benefit plans
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July 10, 2026
Employer community strongly opposes NSA Enforcement Act, urges focus on affordability
The American Benefits Council and 57 other employers and employer organizations signed a letter in strong opposition to the measure.
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July 10, 2026
Just a Minute! on Retirement Plan Litigation and the Council's Brief with the Supreme Court
President Katy Johnson describes how the Council is defending employers against "underperformance" litigation against retirement plan sponsors.
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July 8, 2026
DOL Inspector General Reviews Use of Common Interest Agreements
The DOL Office of Inspector General issued a report examining the department's use of "common interest agreements" with private parties, including plaintiffs' attorneys.
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July 8, 2026
Council Offers Input to Senate HELP Committee on 'Price Tags' Transparency Bill
The Council voiced concerns about certain elements of the bill that could undermine employer efforts to lower health care costs.
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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.