Bill > HR4171

This bill, known as the Small Entrepreneurs’ Empowerment and Development Act of 2025 or the SEED Act of 2025, amends the Securities Act of 1933 to create a new exemption for "micro-offerings," which are sales of securities by an issuer totaling no more than $500,000 within a 12-month period. This exemption allows small businesses to raise capital without the extensive disclosure requirements and filing processes typically mandated by federal securities laws, though they will still be subject to anti-fraud provisions. The bill also includes a provision for the dollar amount to be adjusted for inflation every five years and prohibits individuals or entities with certain disqualifying events, such as those outlined in federal regulations for "bad actors" or statutory disqualifications under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, from using this exemption. Furthermore, it ensures that this new federal exemption is recognized under state securities regulations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4171/all-info