H.R. 3784 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016
H.R. 3784 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Oct 21, 2015, sponsored by John C. Carney Jr. with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 114-284
What it does
SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to establish within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) an Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John C. Carney Jr. (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 21, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 1, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-284. (Dec 16, 2016)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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