Employee Ownership Representation Act of 2025

# Employee Ownership Representation Act of 2025 — Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill adds two new seats to an existing advisory council that provides guidance to the Department of Labor on retirement and pension issues. These two new positions would be specifically filled by representatives from employee ownership organizations—groups that advocate for or support workers owning shares in their companies. The council currently advises the government on how to implement workplace retirement and benefit laws. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects the advisory council's decision-making process by giving employee ownership advocates a formal voice in discussions about pension and retirement policy.

It does not create new laws or directly change benefits; rather, it ensures that perspectives from the employee ownership sector are represented when the Department of Labor develops guidance and recommendations on retirement and benefit issues. **Current Status** The bill has passed the Senate and is moving through the legislative process. It would need House approval and the President's signature to become law.