Bill would let firms exclude big investors from SEC reporting count
Placed on the calendarH.R. 4130Latest action
Sponsor: Andrew R. Garbarino · Representative · NY
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Official title: Small Business Relief Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The Small Business Relief Act would exclude large institutional investors from the shareholder count that triggers mandatory SEC financial disclosure.
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What does this do?
This bill would change how the SEC counts shareholders to determine when a company must start public financial reporting. It would exclude "qualified institutional buyers" and "institutional accredited investors," such as banks, insurance companies, and investment funds, from that headcount. This would let companies have more institutional investors without crossing the threshold that triggers mandatory disclosure.
Who does it affect?
Growing private companies, especially startups and small businesses that raise money from institutional investors, would be primarily affected. The SEC and everyday investors seeking public financial information would also be affected.
Why does it matter?
Companies could stay private longer and delay the costs and disclosure obligations of SEC registration. This means less public financial information would be available about these companies before they go public, if they ever do.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 25, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Feb 25, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.