Pursuant to a court request for information on timing, three government agencies said their intention is to release new regulations to extend the time permitted to short-term limited duration (STLD) health insurance. STLD health insurance—which currently can be in place for only four months—does not have to comply with most Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements, including consumer protections and minimum essential benefits.

On August 7, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) directing the Department of Labor (DOL), working with other agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Treasury, “to facilitate” inclusion of alternative investments in 401(k) plans.

A Texas judge has ruled against a challenge to Biden Administration environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rules that allow fiduciaries to consider ESG factors in selecting retirement plan investment choices. House action to roll back the rules is pending.