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Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 8:04 PM

Summary of Bill S 2515

Bill 118 s 2515, also known as the Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to encourage and support the growth of private employee ownership in businesses across the country.

The bill includes provisions that aim to provide resources and assistance to businesses interested in transitioning to employee ownership models, such as employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and worker cooperatives. These models give employees a stake in the company and a say in decision-making, which can lead to increased job satisfaction and productivity.

Additionally, the bill seeks to expand access to financing options for businesses looking to implement employee ownership structures. This includes creating a loan program specifically for employee-owned businesses and providing technical assistance to help companies navigate the process of transitioning to employee ownership. Overall, the Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2023 is designed to promote economic stability and prosperity by empowering workers and promoting a more equitable distribution of wealth within businesses. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans.

Congressional Summary of S 2515

Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2023

This bill accelerates to the enactment date of this bill the deferral of tax (currently, after December 31, 2027) on sales of employer stock to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) sponsored by S corporations. It also eliminates the limitation on the amount that may be deferred.

The Department of the Treasury must establish the S Corporation Employee Ownership Assistance Office to foster increased employee ownership of S corporations. The office must provide education and outreach about the benefits of employee ownership of S corporations and technical assistance to assist S corporations in sponsoring ESOPs.

The bill directs the Department of Labor to appoint an Advocate for Employee Ownership.

Current Status of Bill S 2515

Bill S 2515 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill S 2515 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023.  Bill S 2515's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2515

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
68
Democrat Cosponsors
32
Republican Cosponsors
32
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2515

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2515

Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2023
Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Small Business Act to expand the availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations, and for other purposes.

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