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US HR3768

US HR3768
Unlocking Capital for Small Businesses Act of 2019


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Introduced
07/16/2019
In Committee
07/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create a safe harbor for finders and private placement brokers, and for other purposes. This bill (1) requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish registration requirements for private-placement brokers that are no more stringent than those imposed on crowdfunding portals, (2) allows for membership in any national securities association for private-placement brokers, and (3) otherwise modifies provisions related to private-placement brokers and finders.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create a safe harbor for private placement brokers and finders. It requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish registration requirements for private placement brokers that are no more stringent than those imposed on crowdfunding portals, and allows for membership in any national securities association for these brokers. The bill also exempts finders (individuals who receive limited transaction-based compensation for connecting issuers and buyers) from the registration requirements of the Act. Additionally, the bill prohibits states from imposing greater requirements on private placement brokers and finders than those established under the federal safe harbors.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 07/16/2019)

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