House Republicans have released the text of their budget reconciliation bill, sweeping legislation to extend expiring tax cuts, along with numerous other GOP priorities.

On May 9, in response to a lawsuit challenging the 2024 final MHPAEA regulations, the tri-agencies filed a motion asking a federal court to suspend the litigation while they reconsider the final rules.

In a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, the Council provided a detailed list of recommendations for deregulatory action related to health policy.

From January 9-16, 2025, the Council surveyed member organizations to learn about the use of Safe Harbor IRAs in conjunction with small-balance force-outs.

The Council has submitted a legislative proposal that would allow defined benefit retirement plan sponsors to use otherwise restricted assets to provide benefits to employees.

In this episode, Council President Katy Johnson explains why the introduction of the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act represents an important step for paid leave policy.

Add your organization's name to the list of signatories asking lawmakers to protect the current tax incentives for employer-provided health coverage.

The Council’s Ilyse Schuman was recognized by Washingtonian magazine for her influential role in shaping health care policy, including her advocacy for greater price transparency and employer health care affordability.

On May 7, 2025, the Council hosted a webinar to analyze the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University and its potential to increase litigation risk for retirement and health plan sponsors.

The Arkansas legislature recently passed HB 1150, which would ban PBM-affiliated pharmacies from operating in the state starting January 1, 2026. Citing the potential harm to employers and employees, the Council urged Governor Sanders to veto the bill.

In this episode, Council President Katy Johnson explains how the Council is working to protect multi-state employers from disruptive state and local benefit laws.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2025-19 on May 1, listing the calendar year 2026 indexed amounts (adjusted for inflation) HSAs, HDHPs and excepted benefit HRAs.