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SEED Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4171| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
Andrew R. Garbarino

Andrew R. Garbarino

Republican Representative

New York

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Securities Act of 1933 to establish a new micro-offering exemption for small issuers, aiming to simplify capital raising. Under this exemption, companies can sell securities to raise up to $250,000 within a 12-month period without mandated disclosures or offering filings. While reducing regulatory burdens, all transactions under this exemption remain fully subject to the antifraud provisions of federal securities laws, maintaining investor protection. The bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop specific disqualification provisions within 270 days of enactment. These disqualification rules will prevent issuers with certain regulatory violations or criminal convictions from utilizing the exemption. Such violations include final orders from various financial regulators that bar individuals from industry activities or involve fraudulent conduct, as well as convictions for securities-related felonies or misdemeanors. Additionally, offerings made under this new exemption will be classified as "covered securities," precluding states from imposing their own registration or qualification requirements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5272
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7971
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5458
SEED Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5254
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5928
SEED Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2609
SEED Act of 2023
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2791
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 17.
Mar 4, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5272
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7971
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5458
    SEED Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5254
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5928
    SEED Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2609
    SEED Act of 2023


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • September 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2791
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 17.


  • March 4, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Finance and Financial Sector

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFraud offenses and financial crimesSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Small business

SEED Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4171| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
This legislation amends the Securities Act of 1933 to establish a new micro-offering exemption for small issuers, aiming to simplify capital raising. Under this exemption, companies can sell securities to raise up to $250,000 within a 12-month period without mandated disclosures or offering filings. While reducing regulatory burdens, all transactions under this exemption remain fully subject to the antifraud provisions of federal securities laws, maintaining investor protection. The bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop specific disqualification provisions within 270 days of enactment. These disqualification rules will prevent issuers with certain regulatory violations or criminal convictions from utilizing the exemption. Such violations include final orders from various financial regulators that bar individuals from industry activities or involve fraudulent conduct, as well as convictions for securities-related felonies or misdemeanors. Additionally, offerings made under this new exemption will be classified as "covered securities," precluding states from imposing their own registration or qualification requirements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5272
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7971
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5458
SEED Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5254
SEED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5928
SEED Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2609
SEED Act of 2023
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2791
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 17.
Mar 4, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5272
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7971
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5458
    SEED Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5254
    SEED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5928
    SEED Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2609
    SEED Act of 2023


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • September 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2791
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 17.


  • March 4, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Andrew R. Garbarino

Andrew R. Garbarino

Republican Representative

New York

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFraud offenses and financial crimesSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Small business