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January 29, 2026

Council Urges Michigan Lawmakers to Avoid Further Expanding 340B Drug Program; Calls on Congress to Modernize the Program

The Council submitted testimony explaining how 340B expansion is raising costs for employers while failing to sufficiently benefit the patients it was intended to serve.

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January 23, 2026

Council Outlines Health Care Affordability Priorities as House Committees Host Hearings

The Council highlighted a lack of transparency and competition in the health care system and misaligned incentives that drive higher-cost care.

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January 23, 2026

Just a Minute! on The Council's Health Policy Legislative Agenda

Council President Katy Johnson explains how the Council’s priorities fit into the broader health care policy environment.

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January 22, 2026

Council calls on Congress to lower health care costs through greater transparency, competition

The Council is urging Congress to pass bipartisan policies that lower health costs for employers and working families by addressing the root causes of rising health care costs.

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January 22, 2026

House Passes ESG Retirement Investment Package; GAO Study Amendment Approved

The House approved an ESG-related retirement policy package as part of the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act by a mostly party-line vote of 213–205.

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January 21, 2026

EBSA Revises Enforcement Priorities, Reducing Emphasis on Missing Participant Audits

Other changes include modifications to projects on ESOPs, cybersecurity, defined benefit plans and 404(c) plans.

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January 19, 2026

IRS Revises Safe Harbors for Retirement Plans Under Tax Code Section 402(f)

The changes also reflect recommendations made by GAO regarding the “clear and concise presentation of options.”

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January 16, 2026

Just a Minute! on The Council's Retirement Income Task Force

Council President Katy Johnson explains how this group helps drive the Council’s retirement policy advocacy agenda.

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January 16, 2026

White House Releases Health Care Plan, Calls on Congress to Enact Reforms

President Trump is proposing a series of reforms to lower prices and increase accountability in the health care system.

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January 15, 2026

Retirement Litigation Round-Up: Positive Developments Trending as Government Increases Engagement

Litigation against retirement plan fiduciaries remains the most urgent threat to the employer-sponsored retirement system.

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January 9, 2026

Financial Officers from 12 States Send Letter to 'Fortune 500 Companies' on Health Care Costs, Need for Independent Payment Integrity Analyses

On December 11, 2025, officials from twelve states requested that Fortune 500 companies conduct a detailed “payment integrity analysis” of their health care spending.

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January 9, 2026

Just a Minute! on Honors and Accolades for Council Staff

Council President Katy Johnson notes some recent public recognition for Jim Klein and Ilyse Schuman.

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