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Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

USA119th CongressS-577| Senate 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Tina Smith (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses by amending the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It specifically modifies Section 4(j) of the Act, which governs aspects of capital formation and support for small businesses. The legislation inserts "rural-area small businesses" into two distinct paragraphs within this section, placing them alongside other specified categories like women-owned small businesses. This amendment ensures that rural-area small businesses are explicitly recognized and considered in efforts to facilitate their access to financial resources. The overall purpose is to provide these businesses with enhanced focus and support in the capital markets.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-566
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3503
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-294
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jun 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1190
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-566
    Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3503
    Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-294
    Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • June 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1190
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1190: Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
Business investment and capitalRural conditions and developmentSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Small business

Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

USA119th CongressS-577| Senate 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This bill aims to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses by amending the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It specifically modifies Section 4(j) of the Act, which governs aspects of capital formation and support for small businesses. The legislation inserts "rural-area small businesses" into two distinct paragraphs within this section, placing them alongside other specified categories like women-owned small businesses. This amendment ensures that rural-area small businesses are explicitly recognized and considered in efforts to facilitate their access to financial resources. The overall purpose is to provide these businesses with enhanced focus and support in the capital markets.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-566
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3503
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-294
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jun 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1190
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-566
    Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3503
    Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-294
    Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • June 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1190
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Tina Smith (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1190: Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business investment and capitalRural conditions and developmentSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Small business