Bill would triple cap on Regulation A+ small business fundraising
Placed on the calendarH.R. 6541Latest action
Sponsor: Marlin A. Stutzman · Representative · IN
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Official title: Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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HR 6541 would raise the annual Regulation A+ fundraising cap from $50 million to $150 million, adjusted for inflation.
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What does this do?
HR 6541 raises the annual limit small companies can raise under Regulation A+, a simplified SEC fundraising method, from $50 million to $150 million. It also requires the SEC to adjust this cap every two years based on the Consumer Price Index. Other investor protections and disclosure rules under Regulation A+ remain unchanged.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects small and mid-sized businesses, startup founders, and everyday individual investors who buy shares through Regulation A+ offerings. It also affects the SEC, which must periodically update the dollar cap.
Why does it matter?
Raising the cap allows companies to raise significantly more money without registering a traditional public stock offering, changing how much capital can flow through this simplified process. This shifts regulatory responsibility onto the SEC to maintain updated inflation-adjusted limits.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 9, 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. 451.