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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5844
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Financial services and investments
- Government information and archives
- Licensing and registrations
- Securities
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Telecommunication rates and fees
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5844
ACCESS Rural America Act
To 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 Act
Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act
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