ACCESS Rural America Act

2/9/2022, 2:12 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5844

Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act or the ACCESS Rural America Act

This bill increases the shareholder registration threshold for issuers receiving support through federal universal service support mechanisms, which provide communication services to underserved areas.

Current Status of Bill HR 5844

Bill HR 5844 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2020. Bill HR 5844 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2020.  Bill HR 5844's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of February 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5844

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5844

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFinancial services and investmentsGovernment information and archivesLicensing and registrationsSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Telecommunication rates and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5844

ACCESS Rural America ActTo amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to revise the shareholder threshold for registration under that Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms, and for other purposes.ACCESS Rural America ActAccess to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act
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