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ESOP Funding for SBA Position Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2993| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2025
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (8)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to facilitate the establishment of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) by small businesses. It mandates the creation of a new position within the Small Business Administration (SBA) specifically tasked with providing comprehensive assistance to small business concerns regarding ESOPs. This assistance will cover crucial areas such as understanding tax implications, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting stock valuation, and identifying opportunities for funding to establish these plans. The responsibilities of this new SBA position also include coordinating with both public and private entities to offer tailored resources and working closely with the Department of Labor to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. Furthermore, the position will advocate for appropriate guidance from federal agencies concerning ESOP regulations. The bill requires the Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the position's activities, the number of businesses assisted, and policy recommendations for improving the ESOP establishment process for small businesses. An initial appropriation of $500,000 is authorized for the first fiscal year.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Apr 24, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E337)
  • April 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • April 24, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E337)

Commerce

ESOP Funding for SBA Position Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2993| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2025
This bill aims to facilitate the establishment of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) by small businesses. It mandates the creation of a new position within the Small Business Administration (SBA) specifically tasked with providing comprehensive assistance to small business concerns regarding ESOPs. This assistance will cover crucial areas such as understanding tax implications, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting stock valuation, and identifying opportunities for funding to establish these plans. The responsibilities of this new SBA position also include coordinating with both public and private entities to offer tailored resources and working closely with the Department of Labor to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. Furthermore, the position will advocate for appropriate guidance from federal agencies concerning ESOP regulations. The bill requires the Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the position's activities, the number of businesses assisted, and policy recommendations for improving the ESOP establishment process for small businesses. An initial appropriation of $500,000 is authorized for the first fiscal year.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Apr 24, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E337)
  • April 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • April 24, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E337)
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (8)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted