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H.R. 1190 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
6 members · Left 1 · Center 2 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Downing, Troy (R-MT) (Introduced 02/11/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.66 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 6 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; House - Financial Services Committee; House - Financial Services Committee; House - Financial Services Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/24/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/11/2025)
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
This bill requires the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation within the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on issues encountered by rural-area small businesses.
119 HR 1190 EH: Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1190
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act.
2.Access to capital for rural-area small businessesSection 4(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d(j)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (4)(C), by inserting , rural-area small businesses after women-owned small businesses; and (2)in paragraph (6)(B)(iii), by inserting , rural-area small businesses after women-owned small businesses. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1190 IH: Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1190IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 11, 2025Mr. Downing (for himself, Ms. Bynum, Mr. Nunn of Iowa, and Mr. Pappas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act.
2.Access to capital for rural-area small businessesSection 4(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d(j)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (4)(C), by inserting rural-area small businesses, after women-owned small businesses,; and (2)in paragraph (6)(B)(iii), by inserting rural-area small businesses, after women-owned small businesses,.
119 HR 1190 : Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1190IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 24, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsAN ACTTo amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act.2.Access to capital for rural-area small businessesSection 4(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d(j)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (4)(C), by inserting , rural-area small businesses after women-owned small businesses; and(2)in paragraph (6)(B)(iii), by inserting , rural-area small businesses after women-owned small businesses.Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1190 RH: Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 92119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1190[Report No. 119–122]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 11, 2025Mr. Downing (for himself, Ms. Bynum, Mr. Nunn of Iowa, and Mr. Pappas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesJune 3, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Sessions and Mr. VindmanJune 3, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 11, 2025A BILLTo amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act.2.Access to capital for rural-area small businessesSection 4(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d(j)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (4)(C), by inserting , rural-area small businesses after women-owned small businesses; and(2)in paragraph (6)(B)(iii), by inserting , rural-area small businesses after women-owned small businesses.June 3, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/11/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
| 05/20/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/20/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0. |
| 06/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-122. |
| 06/03/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-122. |
| 06/03/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 92. |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2873-2875) |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1190. |
| 06/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2873-2874) |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2873-2874) |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/24/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act |
| Display Title | Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | 06/24/2025 Referred To |
| House - Financial Services Committee | 06/03/2025 Reported By |
| House - Financial Services Committee | 05/20/2025 Markup By |
| House - Financial Services Committee | 02/11/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector
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