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Strengthening defined benefit pension system will enhance retirement security for many; Council submits recommendations to HELP Committee
February 28, 2024

Supporting private plans, harmonizing state laws key to expanding paid family, medical leave
January 31, 2024

Council applauds bipartisan House passage of Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
December 12, 2023

Council urges House to pass Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
December 7, 2023

American Benefits Council to co-host ERISA 50th anniversary symposium, gala
November 30, 2023

Encouraging PBGC report offers opportunity to further strengthen pension system
November 20, 2023

Strengthening defined benefit pension system will enhance retirement security for many
October 31, 2023

Council recommends modifications to mental health parity rules
October 17, 2023

House urged to pass Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
September 15, 2023

IRS Roth catch-up contribution guidance represents welcome relief for plan sponsors
August 25, 2023

Circuit Court Decision in PCMA v. Mulready a win for employer health plan sponsors
August 17, 2023

225+ companies urge Congress, Treasury: delay new catch-up contributions requirement
June 29, 2023

Bipartisan measure bolsters ongoing employer efforts to lower health care costs, improve quality
May 8, 2023

Two House subcommittees seek Council input on lowering health care costs, increasing competition
April 26, 2023

Council announces new board leadership
April 19, 2023

Employers call on Congress to focus on four key health policy priorities
February 27, 2023

Newly passed omnibus bill gives employers vital flexibility to provide affordable telehealth coverage
December 23, 2022

Bipartisan 'SECURE 2.0' measure will improve financial security for low, middle income savers
December 23, 2022

Employers remain most trusted among all providers of quality health coverage, retirement savings, paid leave
November 17, 2022

Prescription drug provision in budget bill shifts costs to employers, workers, families
August 6, 2022

ADVISORY: Council serving as resource for employers, media regarding Supreme Court abortion decision
June 24, 2022

Council applauds committee approval of EARN Act: Passage of bipartisan retirement policy legislation essential for modernizing employee savings
June 22, 2022

American Benefits Council applauds bipartisan House passage of important retirement policy legislation
March 29, 2022

American Benefits Council statement on telehealth provisions of omnibus government funding legislation
March 10, 2022

American Benefits Council statement on 'surprise' billing lawsuits
March 3, 2022

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