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US HR9562

US HR9562
To lower the aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity necessary for an issuer to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer.


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Introduced
12/14/2022
In Committee
12/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To lower the aggregate market value of voting and non- voting common equity necessary for an issuer to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer.

AI Summary

This bill lowers the aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity necessary for an issuer to qualify as a "well-known seasoned issuer" under federal securities laws. Specifically, the bill reduces the required minimum aggregate market value from $700 million to $75 million for the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the issuer. This change will allow more companies to be considered well-known seasoned issuers, which provides certain benefits and exemptions related to securities registration and disclosure requirements.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 12/14/2022)

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