PBGC has expressed support for FASB’s proposed accounting reforms for certain market-based cash balance plans, while recommending several changes to the proposal.

The IRS has issued Notice 2026-49, providing sample forms and proposed procedures intended to simplify and standardize the process for completing retirement plan rollovers.

Treasury and IRS have issued proposed regulations providing guidance on the nondiscrimination rules that apply to DCAPs, including dependent care FSAs.

Treasury and IRS have issued proposed regulations providing guidance for employers that make contributions to Trump accounts.

The Council will comment on the RFI, which sharply scrutinizes what it refers to as a “broken for-profit private health insurance system.”

Class-action litigation against employers continues to dominate the retirement plan landscape, with the Council frequently stepping in to defend plan sponsors.

The Council’s interactive website tool for obtaining information on state and municipal paid family leave laws has been updated to reflect changes in five states.

Matt Muma, senior counsel, health policy, explains how the proposed rules represent a victory for the Council and employer health plan sponsors.

The Council continues to engage with the courts, Congress and the administration  to defend employers against baseless ERISA lawsuits targeting retirement plan sponsors.

This represents a victory for the Council, which has consistently advocated for greater latitude to deliver plan disclosures electronically.

The Council reiterated its support for the goals of transparency legislation but raised concerns with the 'Price Tags' bill as currently drafted.

President Katy Johnson describes some of the meeting’s most noteworthy sessions, including board member in-person visits to Capitol Hill offices.