ESOP legislation gains bipartisan support: A look at recent Senate bills

By and on October 9, 2025

Recent bipartisan US Senate proposals aim to strengthen Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) by streamlining their formation for small businesses and expanding US Department of Labor support. The legislation reflects growing consensus that ESOPs enhance retirement security and employee engagement, aligning with broader efforts to modernize benefit structures.

In this BenefitsPRO article, Allison Wilkerson and Myriem Bennani break down the legislation and the implications for ESOP trustees.

Allison Wilkerson
Allison Wilkerson focuses her practice on employee benefits matters. She has extensive experience handling issues pertaining to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Read Allison Wilkerson's full bio.


Myriem Bennani
Myriem Bennani focuses her practice on employee benefits and executive compensation matters. She has extensive experience representing employers and plan sponsors in matters related to qualified and nonqualified employee benefit plans, with a particular emphasis on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and executive compensation issues. Read Myriem Bennani's full bio.

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