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To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise certain thresholds related to smaller reporting companies, accelerated filers, and large accelerated filers, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2603

Bill 118 hr 2603, also known as the "SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2021," aims to require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make changes to certain thresholds that apply to smaller reporting companies, accelerated filers, and large accelerated filers. The bill seeks to provide more flexibility and support for smaller businesses in complying with SEC regulations.

Specifically, the bill calls for the SEC to revise the thresholds that determine which companies qualify as smaller reporting companies, accelerated filers, and large accelerated filers. These revisions are intended to better reflect the current market conditions and the needs of smaller businesses.

The bill also aims to enhance the role of the SEC's Small Business Advocate, who is responsible for assisting small businesses in navigating SEC regulations and advocating on their behalf. The Small Business Advocate will be tasked with providing guidance and support to smaller reporting companies, accelerated filers, and large accelerated filers. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2603 seeks to promote a more inclusive and supportive regulatory environment for smaller businesses in the US. It aims to ensure that SEC regulations are tailored to the needs of smaller companies and provide them with the necessary resources to comply with regulatory requirements.

Congressional Summary of HR 2603

This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to increase threshold amounts that qualify companies as smaller reporting companies, accelerated filers, and large accelerated filers for purposes of SEC reporting requirements. The bill (1) increases the revenue and public float amounts under which a company qualifies as a smaller reporting company, (2) changes threshold requirements for smaller reporting companies from annual revenues to three-year rolling average revenues, (3) increases the aggregate worldwide market value of equity for a company to qualify as a large accelerated filer, (4) increases the market values below which a company exits accelerated filer or large accelerated filer status, and (5) excludes smaller reporting companies from status as accelerated filers or large accelerated filers. 

Current Status of Bill HR 2603

Bill HR 2603 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2023. Bill HR 2603 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2023.  Bill HR 2603's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of April 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2603

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 2603

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2603

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise certain thresholds related to smaller reporting companies, accelerated filers, and large accelerated filers, and for other purposes.
To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise certain thresholds related to smaller reporting companies, accelerated filers, and large accelerated filers, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2603

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