Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update the definition of a qualifying investment for venture capital fund advisers, specifically concerning their exemption from registration under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The revisions aim to broaden what constitutes a qualifying investment, thereby providing more flexibility for venture capital funds. The bill mandates that the SEC include equity securities issued by a qualifying portfolio company, whether acquired directly or through a secondary acquisition, within the definition of a qualifying investment. It also explicitly states that an investment in another venture capital fund will be considered a qualifying investment. Furthermore, the SEC must revise the conditions for a private fund to qualify as a venture capital fund, requiring that at least 51 percent of its aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital consist of equity securities acquired directly from a qualifying portfolio company. Up to 49 percent of the fund's capital may then consist of investments in other venture capital funds or securities acquired in a secondary acquisition, offering a clearer framework for fund composition.
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2018
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 2.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-246.
Mr. Davidson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4948-4950)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4429.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4949)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4949)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial Sector
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFinancial services and investmentsSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-4429| House
| Updated: 12/2/2025
This legislation directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update the definition of a qualifying investment for venture capital fund advisers, specifically concerning their exemption from registration under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The revisions aim to broaden what constitutes a qualifying investment, thereby providing more flexibility for venture capital funds. The bill mandates that the SEC include equity securities issued by a qualifying portfolio company, whether acquired directly or through a secondary acquisition, within the definition of a qualifying investment. It also explicitly states that an investment in another venture capital fund will be considered a qualifying investment. Furthermore, the SEC must revise the conditions for a private fund to qualify as a venture capital fund, requiring that at least 51 percent of its aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital consist of equity securities acquired directly from a qualifying portfolio company. Up to 49 percent of the fund's capital may then consist of investments in other venture capital funds or securities acquired in a secondary acquisition, offering a clearer framework for fund composition.