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July 14, 2026

Council Organizes Employer Letter Opposing NSA Enforcement Act

58 employers and employer organizations signed the letter opposing the bill, which would impose new penalties on health plans and insurers for failure to pay arbitrated claims.

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July 14, 2026

Council Offers Key Technical Recommendations to Proposed Fertility Benefit Rules

The Council filed comments supporting proposed federal rules creating a new excepted fertility benefit.

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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

Please consider signing group letter urging Congress to oppose legislation incentivizing more abuse of the flawed No Surprises Act IDR Process

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

Third Circuit Affirms: Plan Fiduciaries Entitled to Deference under ERISA, Funds' Past Performance Irrelevant in Underperformance Claims

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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