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Small Entity Update Act

USA118th CongressHR-2792| House 
| Updated: 5/31/2023
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (5)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Small Entity Update Act This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report on and revise the definition of small entity . Agencies are required to consider the impact of their rules on small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Under the bill, the SEC must provide specific and detailed recommendations to Congress on how the SEC can revise the definition of small entity to (1) align with specified statutory goals, including reducing unnecessary burdens on small entities; and (2) expand the number of entities covered. In addition, the SEC must adjust the appropriate dollar amounts for inflation every five years. The SEC must also revise the applicable rules to implement these recommendations.

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Timeline
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Apr 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 30, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
May 30, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-80.
May 30, 2023
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 30, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2653)
May 30, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2792.
May 30, 2023
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.
May 30, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)
May 30, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 8 (Roll no. 238). (text: CR H2652)
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May 30, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 31, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4400
Introduced in Senate
  • April 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • April 26, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.


  • April 26, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 30, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.


  • May 30, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-80.


  • May 30, 2023
    Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 30, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2653)


  • May 30, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2792.


  • May 30, 2023
    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.


  • May 30, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)


  • May 30, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 8 (Roll no. 238). (text: CR H2652)
    View Vote


  • May 30, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 31, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • May 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4400
    Introduced in Senate

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 118-4400: Small Entity Update Act
  • S 118-5139: Empowering Main Street in America Act of 2024
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Small business

Small Entity Update Act

USA118th CongressHR-2792| House 
| Updated: 5/31/2023
Small Entity Update Act This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report on and revise the definition of small entity . Agencies are required to consider the impact of their rules on small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Under the bill, the SEC must provide specific and detailed recommendations to Congress on how the SEC can revise the definition of small entity to (1) align with specified statutory goals, including reducing unnecessary burdens on small entities; and (2) expand the number of entities covered. In addition, the SEC must adjust the appropriate dollar amounts for inflation every five years. The SEC must also revise the applicable rules to implement these recommendations.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Apr 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 30, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
May 30, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-80.
May 30, 2023
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 30, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2653)
May 30, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2792.
May 30, 2023
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.
May 30, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)
May 30, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 8 (Roll no. 238). (text: CR H2652)
View Vote
May 30, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 31, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4400
Introduced in Senate
  • April 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • April 26, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.


  • April 26, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 30, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.


  • May 30, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-80.


  • May 30, 2023
    Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 30, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2653)


  • May 30, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2792.


  • May 30, 2023
    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.


  • May 30, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)


  • May 30, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 8 (Roll no. 238). (text: CR H2652)
    View Vote


  • May 30, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 31, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • May 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4400
    Introduced in Senate
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (5)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 118-4400: Small Entity Update Act
  • S 118-5139: Empowering Main Street in America Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Small business