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2026 Key Issues

Our Legislative Agenda

Below is an overview of The Council’s legislative priorities for 2026 and accompanying position papers with additional background.

The Council’s 2026 Key Issues | An Overview

Learn more about potential legislation we’re tracking during the 120th Congress and progress made to date on these key issues.

Cannabis Finance – Support The Safer Banking Act  | Position Paper

Explore how the SAFER Banking Act could reshape cannabis finance in 2026 by improving banking access, reducing risk, and supporting regulatory clarity.

Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Tax Exclusion | Position Paper

Tax-free employer-provided health coverage is a major 2026 policy issue. Discover why policymakers and businesses are working to protect this benefit.

Oppose Medicare For All | Position Paper

Opponents of Medicare for All warn it could disrupt employer-sponsored coverage and increase costs. Explore why it’s a key 2026 policy issue.

Support Measures To Increase Healthcare Cost Transparency | Position Paper

Policymakers are pushing for stronger healthcare cost transparency in 2026. Explore how pricing visibility could lower costs and improve healthcare decisions.

Support tort reform & Transparency for Third-Party Litigation Funding | Position Paper

Policymakers are pushing for tort reform and transparency in third-party litigation funding. Discover why it’s a major legal and business issue for 2026.