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Bill114th CongressFiled Dec 3, 2015Commerce
H.R. 4168

Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Feb 1, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act

(Sec. 2) 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.

What just happenedFeb 3, 2016

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2](R-ME)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Feb 3, 2016Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.

  2. Feb 2, 2016Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Feb 1, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Feb 1, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 1 (Roll no. 47). (text: CR H382)

  5. Feb 1, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 1 (Roll no. 47).(text: CR H382)

  6. Feb 1, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H402)

  7. Feb 1, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Feb 1, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4168.

  9. Feb 1, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H382-384)

  10. Feb 1, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Feb 1, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.

  12. Feb 1, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 114-409.

    Financial Services Committee
  13. Feb 1, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 114-409.

    Financial Services Committee
  14. Dec 9, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 1.

    Financial Services Committee
  15. Dec 9, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Financial Services Committee
  16. Dec 8, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Financial Services Committee
  17. Dec 3, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  18. Dec 3, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Dec 3, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

  20. Dec 2, 2015Committee

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

    Capital Markets Subcommittee
Passed House without amendmentFeb 1, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act

(Sec. 2) 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.

Introduced in HouseDec 3, 2015

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.

Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act — Informed