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Middle Market IPO Cost Act

7/26/2025, 8:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3395

The bill H.R. 3395 in the 119th Congress, introduced on May 14, 2025, aims to mandate the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the expenses linked to small- and medium-sized firms engaging in initial public offerings.

Congressional Summary of HR 3395

Middle Market IPO Cost Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the costs encountered by small- and medium-sized companies when undertaking initial public offerings.

Current Status of Bill HR 3395

Bill HR 3395 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 22, 2025. Bill HR 3395 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 14, 2025.  Bill HR 3395'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 July 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3395

Total Number of Sponsors
18
Democrat Sponsors
18
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3395

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

- Accounting and auditing
- Congressional oversight
- Financial services and investments
- Government studies and investigations
- Securities
- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3395

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings.
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings.

Comments

Wynter Guthrie profile image

Wynter Guthrie

412

4 months ago

I don't understand why this bill is necessary. Seems like it could have negative impacts on small businesses like mine.

Lawson Lowry profile image

Lawson Lowry

390

5 months ago

This bill sounds fishy. What's the real deal?