Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation amends the Securities Act of 1933 to codify and expand the definition of an accredited investor . It outlines new financial criteria for natural persons, including an individual net worth exceeding $1,000,000 (excluding primary residence with specific mortgage debt rules) or an individual income over $200,000 (or joint income over $300,000) for the past two years with a reasonable expectation for the current year. These financial thresholds will be adjusted for inflation every five years by the Commission. The bill further expands the definition to include natural persons who are licensed or registered as a broker or investment adviser by the SEC, a self-regulatory organization, or a State securities division, provided they are in good standing. Additionally, it allows for the inclusion of individuals whom the SEC determines, through regulation, possess demonstrable education or job experience related to investments, verified by a self-regulatory organization. The Securities and Exchange Commission is mandated to revise its Regulation D within 180 days to conform with these new qualifications.
Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 1.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-115.
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2869-2871)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3394.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2878-2879)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 12 (Roll no. 173). (text: CR H2869-2870)
Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 1.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-115.
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2869-2871)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3394.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2878-2879)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 12 (Roll no. 173). (text: CR H2869-2870)
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.
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Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act
USA119th CongressHR-3394| House
| Updated: 6/24/2025
This legislation amends the Securities Act of 1933 to codify and expand the definition of an accredited investor . It outlines new financial criteria for natural persons, including an individual net worth exceeding $1,000,000 (excluding primary residence with specific mortgage debt rules) or an individual income over $200,000 (or joint income over $300,000) for the past two years with a reasonable expectation for the current year. These financial thresholds will be adjusted for inflation every five years by the Commission. The bill further expands the definition to include natural persons who are licensed or registered as a broker or investment adviser by the SEC, a self-regulatory organization, or a State securities division, provided they are in good standing. Additionally, it allows for the inclusion of individuals whom the SEC determines, through regulation, possess demonstrable education or job experience related to investments, verified by a self-regulatory organization. The Securities and Exchange Commission is mandated to revise its Regulation D within 180 days to conform with these new qualifications.
Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 1.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-115.
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2869-2871)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3394.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2878-2879)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 12 (Roll no. 173). (text: CR H2869-2870)
Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 1.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-115.
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2869-2871)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3394.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2878-2879)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 12 (Roll no. 173). (text: CR H2869-2870)