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Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act
4/7/2025, 3:41 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1312
Bill 115 hr 1312, also known as the Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to make it easier for small businesses to raise capital and grow their operations.
One key provision of the bill is the creation of a new exemption for small businesses from certain registration requirements when seeking to raise capital. This exemption would allow small businesses to raise up to $10 million in a 12-month period without having to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This would help reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses and make it easier for them to access the capital they need to expand.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions aimed at increasing the transparency and efficiency of the capital raising process for small businesses. This includes requiring the SEC to conduct a study on the impact of regulations on small business capital formation and to make recommendations for improving the process. Overall, the Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act is designed to support small businesses by making it easier for them to raise capital and grow their operations. It aims to reduce regulatory burdens and increase transparency in the capital raising process, ultimately helping small businesses thrive and contribute to the economy.
One key provision of the bill is the creation of a new exemption for small businesses from certain registration requirements when seeking to raise capital. This exemption would allow small businesses to raise up to $10 million in a 12-month period without having to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This would help reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses and make it easier for them to access the capital they need to expand.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions aimed at increasing the transparency and efficiency of the capital raising process for small businesses. This includes requiring the SEC to conduct a study on the impact of regulations on small business capital formation and to make recommendations for improving the process. Overall, the Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act is designed to support small businesses by making it easier for them to raise capital and grow their operations. It aims to reduce regulatory burdens and increase transparency in the capital raising process, ultimately helping small businesses thrive and contribute to the economy.
Current Status of Bill HR 1312
Bill HR 1312 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2017. Bill HR 1312 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 2, 2017. Bill HR 1312's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of May 2, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1312
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 1312
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1312
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