Companies could do this by creating new shares, not having to pay in cash. This could be automated by the government, each year all companies listed on a USA ex

Companies could do this by creating new shares, not having to pay in cash. This could be automated by the government, each year all companies listed on a USA exchange create 2.5% new shares which are then given to the government. The government then gives these shares evenly to all adults in the USA. It's then up those people if they want to hold them or sell their fraction on existing marketplaces (which I assume in 10 years will mostly support fractional shares, especially if this is coming).