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September 8, 2025
Treasury Releases Preliminary List of Tipped Occupations Under OBBBA
As part of the recently enacted One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, employers may soon need to adjust payroll systems and reporting processes to account for a new deduction for employee tips.
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September 5, 2025
Just a Minute! Looking Ahead to Fall 2025
In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson previews the remainder of the 2025 congressional session.
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September 5, 2025
Congressional Republicans Push DOL, EBSA to Act on 'Alternative Assets' Executive Order
In two recent letters to the DOL/EBSA, Republicans urged swift action on a White House executive order supporting the use of alternative investments in retirement plans.
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September 1, 2025
Survey Results Summary: Preventive Care and Vaccine Policy
From October 14-22, 2025, the Council surveyed employers on their organization's approach to preventive care and vaccine policy.
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August 28, 2025
Benefits Briefing Webinar: What You Need to Know About the Recent Budget Reconciliation Bill
The Council hosted a one-hour webinar, featuring guest speakers from the U.S. Treasury Department, on August 28, to describe and analyze the provisions of the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) that are most relevant for retirement, health and paid leave benefit plan sponsors.
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August 27, 2025
Just a Minute! on the Council's Membership Team
In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson announces Deanna Johnson's retirement and her successor, Kim Durcho.
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August 26, 2025
A Hello and a Goodbye: Changes to the Council's Membership Team
The Council welcomes Kim Durcho as the Council's new director, membership, and wishes a fond farewell to Deanna Johnson after more than 27 years of service to the organization.
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August 21, 2025
State-Run Auto-IRA Programs Continue to Expand; Council Chart Updated
A new program was recently launched in Nevada, amendments have been made to the Hawaii program, and additional launches and legislative activity are expected before the end of 2025.
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August 14, 2025
DOL Rescinds 2021 Statement on Alternative Assets in DC Plans
The DOL has rescinded its 2021 supplemental statement that discouraged including alternative assets such as private equity in 401(k) investment menus.
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August 12, 2025
Council Files Amicus Brief in Support of Appeal in Pension Risk Transfer Case
The Council filed an amicus brief urging the 4th Circuit to review a district court decision allowing speculative PRT claims to proceed.
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August 12, 2025
DOL Withdraws Proposal to Revoke Pre-1999 Insurance Policy Regulation
In response to significant adverse comments — including from the Council — the DOL will retain a regulation protecting certain pre-1999 insurance contracts (“Transition Policies”) from ERISA plan asset rules.
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August 12, 2025
Council Urges Supreme Court to Address Two Key Questions In Parker-Hannifin Case
The Council has urged the DOL to recommend that the Solicitor General support Supreme Court review of Johnson v. Parker-Hannifin.