Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act
Sponsored By: Representative McIver
In Committee
Summary
Boosts SBA outreach and education to support employee ownership and cooperatives. This bill would direct the Small Business Administration to expand outreach and education about employee ownership and cooperatives and to participate in relevant federal engagements when invited or when the SBA already has a prior relationship.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More outreach to small business investors
If enacted, SBA outreach would also target investors and limited partners in Small Business Investment Companies. This would start upon enactment. Investors could get more information and engagement from the SBA. The bill does not specify new funding or tax changes.
More SBA help on employee ownership
If enacted, SBA leaders would have to attend federal meetings on cooperatives and employee ownership when invited or previously involved. The meeting rule would start upon enactment. The SBA would also use its Employee Ownership and Cooperatives Promotion Program. It would carry out a 2019 outreach law within 180 days. Small businesses exploring employee ownership, and their workers, could get more guidance. The bill does not specify new funding or tax changes.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
McIver
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Bresnahan
PA • R
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Velazquez
NY • D
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Fitzpatrick
PA • R
Sponsored 11/12/2025
Cisneros
CA • D
Sponsored 11/17/2025
Goodlander
NH • D
Sponsored 11/18/2025
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