S-416 : Still Just a Bill

Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act

This bill amends the Small Business Investment Incentive Act of 1980 with respect to the annual government-business forum of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to review the current status of problems and programs relating to small business capital formation.

The SEC shall review each of the forum's findings and recommendations and issue a public statement promptly assessing it and disclosing the action, if any, the SEC intends to take with respect to it.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-09-12FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2017-09-12FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2017-09-12FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2017-09-11FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S 5166)Senate
2017-09-11DischargeSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5166)Senate
2017-03-07IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2017-03-07DischargeSenate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2017-02-16IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Senate
2017-02-16IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Commerce
See Subjects
  • Business investment and capital
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Small business

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