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Aug. 12
The ESOP Association Statement on Final Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
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August 12, 2022
 
The ESOP Association Statement on Final Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act (HR 5376).  It will now advance to President Biden and is expected to be signed into law in the next ten days.
 
Aug. 08
The ESOP Association Hails Senate Passage of Critical Provisions in Reconciliation Bill
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August 8, 2022
 
The ESOP Association Hails Senate Passage of Critical Provisions in Reconciliation Bill
The Senate-passed reconciliation bill in Congress, titled the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376), includes language promoted by The ESOP Association to protect employee stock ownership plans from new excise taxes on stock repurchases.  This provision potentially paves the way for a tremendous financial incentive to form employee stock ownership plans.  
 
Jun. 26
Washington Alert: PPP Interim Final Rule Released 
On June 22nd, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of the Treasury released revisions to the interim final rule on forgiveness and the interim final rule on loan review procedures for PPP loans.
Jun. 24
Washington Alert: OSHA Issues Detailed Guidance on Reopening Businesses
Companies planning to re-open their doors have a new resource to help them: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released guidance employers should use when developing policies and procedures that ensure the safety and health of their employees.
Jun. 19
Washington Alert: Revised PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and EZ Application
Wednesday, The Small Business Administration (SBA) released two important documents related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP):
Jun. 10
Washington Alert: OSHA Issues Guidance on Facemasks in the Workplace
New guidance from The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical masks and respirators.
Jun. 09
A Statement from The ESOP Association in Support of Racial Justice and National Unity
The ESOP Association stands with peaceful protestors who are demanding an end to systemic racism .
Jun. 04
PPP Modifications Await President’s Signature
PPP loan recipients gain new flexibility, while retaining loan forgiveness.