The ESOP Association’s Policy Priorities for ESOP Advocacy Day
On May 6, members of The ESOP Association will have meetings on Capitol Hill to communicate a simple request: support policies that help ESOPs and employee owners succeed.
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ESOP Report | Volume 41, Issue 4
Welcome to Volume 41, Issue 4 of the ESOP Report This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
ESOP Report | Volume 41, Issue 3
Welcome to Volume 41, Issue 3 of the ESOP Report This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
House Education and Workforce Committee Passes ERISA Litigation Reform Legislation
The House Education and Workforce Committee today held a markup to debate and pass the ERISA Litigation Reform Act (HR 6084), a bill that would protect employee retirement savings from predatory lawsuits targeting ERISA-regulated plans, including ESOPs.
State Policy Update: New Employee Ownership Bills Introduced in Illinois and Rhode Island
Two new pieces of legislation related to employee ownership were recently introduced in Illinois and Rhode Island, continuing the momentum of pro-ESOP legislation in state governments.
Congress Funds First DOL Grant Program Dedicated to Employee Ownership
Employee ownership just earned a major win in Washington. President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 into law, including $2 million in funding for the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Ownership Initiative (EOI) grant program.
Come Tell Your Story: Advocacy Academy and ESOP Advocacy Day May 5-6, 2026
Do you want to protect one of your most important assets by simply telling your story? There’s no better place to make an impact than Washington, DC on May 5-6 for Advocacy Academy and ESOP Advocacy Day at The ESOP Association’s 2026 National Conference!
The Importance and Impact of ESOP Advocacy
This November’s midterm elections will determine which parties control the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate in 2027 and 2028.
ESOP Report | Volume 41, Issue 2
Welcome to Volume 41, Issue 2 of the ESOP Report This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
Leading the Way: 80 Chapter Officers Convene in DC for Strategic Visioning
In a powerful display of leadership and collaboration, 80 Chapter Officers from across the nation gathered at the International Employee Ownership Center from January 7–9, 2026.