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H.R. 4854

Introduced

Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2016

Introduced 3/23/2016•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

7/6/2016 • Senate

Summary

Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2016

This bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to exempt from its coverage any issuer whose outstanding securities with respect to a qualifying venture capital fund (other than short-term paper) are beneficially owned by not more than 250 persons.

The bill defines "qualifying venture capital fund" as one with no more than $10 million (annually adjusted for inflation) in invested capital.

Passed House amended • 7/5/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Business investment and capitalFinancial services and investmentsSecurities

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]

Republican • NC-10

Sponsored 3/23/2016

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6]

R-AZ-6

Joined 6/8/2016

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 23, 2016

Committee Review

April 14, 2016

Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Prior to Referral.

Floor Debate

July 5, 2016

Passed Chamber

July 5, 2016

Other Chamber

July 6, 2016

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Received in Senate7/6/2016
Engrossed in House7/5/2016
Reported in House7/5/2016
Introduced in House3/23/2016

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1