### Question
How does EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM define plan sponsor?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1085*, **plan sponsor** is defined as:

> the bargaining parties described under paragraph (1)

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1085*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 3-funding**

