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Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4429| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (1)
Sean Casten (Democratic)

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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4227
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2579
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8603
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6177
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2018
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 2.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
Sep 8, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-246.
Dec 1, 2025
Mr. Davidson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 1, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4948-4950)
Dec 1, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4429.
Dec 1, 2025
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)
Dec 1, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4949)
Dec 1, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4227
    Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2579
    Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8603
    Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6177
    Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2018


  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 2.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 8, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.


  • September 8, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-246.


  • December 1, 2025
    Mr. Davidson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 1, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4948-4950)


  • December 1, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4429.


  • December 1, 2025
    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)


  • December 1, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4949)


  • December 1, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 2, 2025
    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.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4227
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2579
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8603
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6177
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2018
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 2.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
Sep 8, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-246.
Dec 1, 2025
Mr. Davidson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 1, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4948-4950)
Dec 1, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4429.
Dec 1, 2025
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)
Dec 1, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4949)
Dec 1, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4227
    Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2579
    Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8603
    Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6177
    Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2018


  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 2.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 8, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.


  • September 8, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-246.


  • December 1, 2025
    Mr. Davidson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 1, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4948-4950)


  • December 1, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4429.


  • December 1, 2025
    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)


  • December 1, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4949)


  • December 1, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 2, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (1)
Sean Casten (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFinancial services and investmentsSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)