New JOBS Act 4.0
April 20, 2022 4:29 pmAhead of the 10th anniversary of the JOBS Act, Senate lawmakers have unveiled a discussion draft, “JOBS Act 4.0”, to help accelerate economic growth and spur new business formation.
Tag Archive: Access to Capital
SEC Report on Small Business Forum
September 29, 2021 10:40 amRecently, the SEC's Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation delivered a report to Congress which includes various policy recommendations.
Bolster and Strengthen SBA Lending
February 22, 2021 5:25 pmProblem: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has played a crucial role in supporting small businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic....
Senate Reviews SBA Lending
April 10, 2019 4:31 pmLast week, the Senate Committee on Small Business held a hearing to review SBA's Access to Capital Programs, as part of a broader SBA reauthorization effort.
Legislation to Protect Small Businesses From Predatory Lenders
December 12, 2018 5:06 pmSens. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) have introduced legislation to protect small-business borrowers from predatory lenders by extending certain FTC protections for consumers to small-business borrowers.
SEC to Ease Reporting for Smaller Companies
July 11, 2018 3:21 pmThe SEC recently voted to expand the definition of a “smaller reporting company” and ease requirements for more small firms seeking investment.
House Passes Micro Investment Bill
November 16, 2017 5:36 pmOn Nov. 9, the House passed the Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act by a vote of 232-188. Introduced by Rep....
House OK’s Biz Finance Bills
July 26, 2017 1:43 pmOn Monday the House passed three bipartisan House Small Business Committee Member bills to increase access to capital and improve small-business lending.
SEC Small Biz Advocate Bill Advances
December 14, 2016 11:39 amLast week, the Senate passed a bill previously passed by the House which would create a new office at the SEC to advocate on behalf of small businesses.
Congress Returns with a Full Legislative Plate
September 4, 2014 10:50 amWhen Congress returns to Washington, D.C. next week, there are several must-pass pieces of legislation awaiting them, including appropriations bills, reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank, tax extenders, the internet tax moratorium, and much more.
