To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand the SEC Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to include rural-area small businesses in its mandate, alongside existing categories like veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses.
Who Benefits and How
Rural small businesses gain representation and advocacy within the SEC for capital formation issues. Rural entrepreneurs gain access to SEC resources and support previously focused on other underserved groups.
Who Bears the Burden and How
SEC Office of the Advocate for Small Business bears marginally expanded scope. No significant additional burden.
Key Provisions
- Adds "rural-area small businesses" to SEC advocacy office scope
- Includes rural businesses in capital formation assistance programs
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expands SEC Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to include rural-area small businesses
Who Benefits
- Rural small businesses
- Rural entrepreneurs
Who Bears Costs
- SEC (marginal scope expansion)
Key Policy Areas
Securities, Rural Development, Small Business
Primary Purpose
Expands SEC Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to include rural-area small businesses
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand existing SEC small business support to rural areas"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateMr. Kennedy (for himself, Ms. Smith, Mr. Peters, Mr. Warnock, …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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