Employee Ownership Representation Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-10-18T08:05:43Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1728 Employee Ownership Representation Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/18/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill S 1728

This bill, designated as S. 1728 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 13, 2025, aims to modify the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 by broadening the composition of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans. The proposed amendment seeks to include individuals from employee ownership organizations within the Council's membership, potentially enhancing the representation and insights available in informing welfare and pension benefit policies.

Congressional Summary of S 1728

Employee Ownership Representation Act of 2025

This bill expands the membership of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans to include two representatives of employee ownership organizations.

The advisory council generally advises and makes recommendations to the Department of Labor about the department's functions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

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Current Status of Bill S 1728

Bill S 1728 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since October 9, 2025. Bill S 1728 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2025. Bill S 1728's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of October 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1728

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1728

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1728

A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to expand the membership of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans to include representatives of employee ownership organizations.