Bill · S. 1808· Senate(119-S-1808)
Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act
- Introduced
- 5/20/2025
- Last activity
- 5/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- David McCormick
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 9
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act," aims to change how investment companies report certain costs. It would allow a registered investment company to omit specific fees from their calculations. Specifically, these omitted fees would be those incurred indirectly from investing in shares of a business development company. This change applies to investment company registration statements filed under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill aims to facilitate investment in business development companies which provide capital to small businesses.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Small business owners who utilize business development companies may see easier access to capital.
Would high-income households be better off under this?+1
The policy primarily benefits those engaged in investment activities involving registered investment companies.
The opposite
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2
By allowing the omission of certain fees, the bill may reduce the level of detailed expense transparency for investors.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-1
Reducing fee transparency requirements may slightly decrease the clarity of costs for investors.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Flexibility in Fee Reporting: A registered investment company may omit certain fees and expenses from their calculation if those fees were incurred indirectly due to investments in one or more business development companies. (Section 2(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For High Income Households+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Consumer Protection-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency-2
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/29/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/16/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/4/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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