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H.R. 4431119th CongressIN COMMITTEEBIPARTISAN

Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025

Introduced Jul 16, 2025William R. Timmons IV (R-SC)1 cosponsorSource

Summary

Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025

This bill expands qualification requirements for venture capital funds to include investment firms with more owners and capital contributions. Venture capital funds are exempt from certain regulations applicable to other investment firms, including those related to filings, audits, and restricted communications with investors. Currently, an investment firm qualifies as a venture capital fund if, among other requirements (1) the fund's securities are owned by 250 persons or less, and (2) the fund has $10 million or less in aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital. The bill increases these amounts to 2,000 persons and $150 million, respectively.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Dec 2, 2025

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

Senate
Dec 1, 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

House
Dec 1, 2025

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4950-4951)

House
Dec 1, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4950-4951)

Dec 1, 2025

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4431.

House
Dec 1, 2025

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4950-4952)

House
Dec 1, 2025

Mr. Davidson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

House
Sep 8, 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.

House
Sep 8, 2025

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-248.

House
Sep 8, 2025

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-248.

Jul 22, 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 2.

House
Jul 22, 2025

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

House
Jul 16, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

House
Jul 16, 2025

Introduced in House

Jul 16, 2025

Introduced in House