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The Council regularly provides intelligence and analysis to its members and offers policy expertise to lawmakers and the general public.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
House Letter in Support of the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act
House letter in support of the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act, which would permit 403(b) plans--which function as a 401(k)-type plan for charities and public educational institutions--to invest in collective investment trusts (CITs) and unregistered insurance company separate accounts on the same basis as all other types of plans. The advantages are clear--less expensive investments.
Monday, January 27, 2025
Federal District Court Dismisses Another Case Regarding the Cost of Prescription Drug Coverage (Groom Law Group)
Federal District Court Dismisses Another Case Regarding the Cost of Prescription Drug Coverage
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Council Amicus brief with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in Doherty v. Bristol Myers Squibb
The Council recently filed an amicus brief in Doherty v. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) to support typical pension risk transfer practices.
Monday, January 20, 2025
Council Summary of DOL Final Amendments to Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration published final amendments to its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) and the corresponding exemption for prohibited transactions that are corrected through the VFCP, Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2002-51.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Retirement Policy Priority Letter to Trump-Vance Presidential Transition Team
Retirement Policy Priority Letter to Trump-Vance Presidential Transition Team
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Benefits Briefing Webinar Presentation: Washington Update: New Year, New Administration, New Congress
Benefits Briefing Webinar Presentation: Washington Update: New Year, New Administration, New Congress
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Council Summary of Proposed IRS Regulations on SECURE 2.0 Automatic Enrollment Requirements for 401(k) and 403(b) Plans
On January 10, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service released proposed regulations that would provide guidance on the new automatic enrollment requirements in Internal Revenue Code Section 414A. Section 414A was added to the tax code by Section 101 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Health Policy Priority Letter to Trump-Vance Presidential Transition Team
On January 6, the American Benefits Council sent a letter to the transition team for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, noting that the Council looks forward to working with new administration to support and protect the ability of employers to continue to offer high-quality, affordable health coverage.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Summary of DOL's Final Information Request for Retirement Savings Lost & Found
On November 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor released the final version of its voluntary information collection request that will be used to populate the Retirement Savings Lost & Found envisioned by Section 303 of SECURE 2.0, as codified in Section 523 of ERISA.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Election night polling data shows overwhelming voter support for health tax incentives, telehealth
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. voters overwhelmingly support extending pre-deductible telehealth coverage and oppose the taxation of employer-provided health care, according to election night polling results released today.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Summary of DOL and IRS Disaster Relief Guidance for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
On November 7, the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance and relief for employee benefit plans and participants impacted by Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Helene, and Hurricane Milton .
Monday, November 18, 2024
ERISA at 50: No Midlife Crisis for ERISA Preemption
To better understand the value of ERISA preemption to large employers, the Employee Benefit Research Institute and the American Benefits Council conducted roundtable discussions with over a dozen benefits executives at large companies.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Benefits Briefing Webinar Presentation: Washington Update: Post-Election Edition 
Benefits Briefing Webinar Presentation: Washington Update: Post-Election Edition 
Monday, November 4, 2024
Cost-of-Living Adjustments for 2025 Tax Year
Cost-of-Living Adjustments for 2025 Tax Year
Monday, November 4, 2024
Parity-Palooza Part II: Tri-Agencies Release Mental Health Parity Final Rules and Related Information
On September 9, 2024, the U.S. departments of Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services (the "tri-agencies") released the much-anticipated Final Rule implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
Monday, November 4, 2024
Council Comments to IRS Regarding Implementation of Saver's Match Contributions
The American Benefits Council 's response to the request for comments in Notice 2024-65 that was issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding the implementation of Saver's Match contributions.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Council Letter to U.S. Solicitor General and DOL Regarding PCMA v. Mulready
On October 30, the Council submitted a letter to the Solicitor General's office and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), asking that the government recommend that the Supreme Court refrain from taking up Oklahoma's appeal in this case, including because the 10th Circuit decision is consistent with Supreme Court and other ERISA preemption precedent. The Council also explains for the government the importance of ERISA preemption to employers and employees and the myriad issues that would occur if it were to be undermined. The letter also addresses some problematic arguments made by DOL in a previous amicus brief in the case that would substantially undermine the scope of ERISA preemption.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Council Comments to IRS Regarding Guidance on Matching Contributions Made on Account of Qualified Student Loan Payments
Council Comments to Treasury Regarding Guidance on Matching Contributions Made on Account of Qualified Student Loan Payments
Friday, October 18, 2024
Council Comments to IRS Regarding Required Minimum Distribution Regulations
Council comments to IRS regarding required minimum distribution regulations.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Council Comments to DOL Retirement Savings Lost and Found Information Collection Request
Council comments to DOL retirement savings lost and found information collection request