Just a Minute! on America's 250th Birthday

July 2, 2026

As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the American Benefits Council sees the American spirit reflected in the unique employer-sponsored benefit system, which supports more than 150 million retirement beneficiaries and more than 180 million health beneficiaries across the country.

In the latest edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson explains what this milestone means for the Council as advocates on your behalf here in the nation’s capital.