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US S2451

US S2451
Investing in Main Street Act of 2021


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Introduced
07/22/2021
In Committee
07/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that certain banks and savings asso- ciations may invest in small business investment compa- nies, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency. Specifically, the bill allows banks and savings associations to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in SBICs, up from the previous limit of 5%. The "appropriate Federal banking agency" refers to the agency defined in the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, which oversees the safety and soundness of these financial institutions.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 07/22/2021)

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