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ELEVATE Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4034| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2026
Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to streamline regulatory requirements for companies seeking to list securities. It specifically reduces the financial reporting burden for emerging growth companies , requiring them to provide financial statements for a maximum of two preceding fiscal years, rather than an unspecified longer period. The legislation also introduces a new provision allowing any issuer to confidentially submit a draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for nonpublic review by its staff. This confidential submission, along with any amendments, must be publicly filed no later than 10 days before the applicable security is listed on a national securities exchange. Furthermore, the bill ensures that information provided under this confidential review process is protected from compelled disclosure by the SEC and is considered confidential under federal law.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2761
ELEVATE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-136
ELEVATE Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1152
ELEVATE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2467
ELEVATE Act of 2023
Jun 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3301
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2761
    ELEVATE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-136
    ELEVATE Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1152
    ELEVATE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2467
    ELEVATE Act of 2023


  • June 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3301
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • March 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

ELEVATE Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4034| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2026
This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to streamline regulatory requirements for companies seeking to list securities. It specifically reduces the financial reporting burden for emerging growth companies , requiring them to provide financial statements for a maximum of two preceding fiscal years, rather than an unspecified longer period. The legislation also introduces a new provision allowing any issuer to confidentially submit a draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for nonpublic review by its staff. This confidential submission, along with any amendments, must be publicly filed no later than 10 days before the applicable security is listed on a national securities exchange. Furthermore, the bill ensures that information provided under this confidential review process is protected from compelled disclosure by the SEC and is considered confidential under federal law.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2761
ELEVATE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-136
ELEVATE Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1152
ELEVATE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2467
ELEVATE Act of 2023
Jun 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3301
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2761
    ELEVATE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-136
    ELEVATE Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1152
    ELEVATE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2467
    ELEVATE Act of 2023


  • June 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3301
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • March 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted