Bill · S. 1917· Senate(119-S-1917)
Investing in All of America Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/22/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Sponsored by
- John Hickenlooper
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Investing in All of America Act of 2025 aims to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. This bill seeks to change how leverage limits are calculated for certain companies. It specifically introduces exclusions for investments made in specific types of businesses. These include enterprises in rural or low-income areas, critical technology categories, or small manufacturing businesses. The bill also updates various dollar amounts and definitions related to these investment limits.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The bill expands investment capacity for small businesses in rural, low-income, and technology sectors.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill provides significant new leverage opportunities for small business owners.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically targets rural areas for increased investment access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Rural and Low-Income Areas: The bill excludes certain investments from the leverage limit for small business concerns located in low-income geographic areas or rural areas. This could provide more investment opportunities for these specific regions. (Section 2(b)(3)(A)(i) and (C)(b)(i)(ii))
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Support for Critical Technology and Manufacturing: The bill allows for leverage exclusions for small businesses operating in covered technology categories or for small manufacturers. This could provide increased financial resources for these specific industries. (Section 2(b)(3)(A)(i) and (C)(b)(i)(v))
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Updated Financial Limits: The bill adjusts maximum leverage amounts and includes an annual adjustment process based on the Consumer Price Index. This ensures that the dollar amounts for investment limits can change over time with inflation. (Section 2(b)(2) and Section 2(b)(4)(E))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Lowered Standard Leverage Limits: The bill changes the specific dollar amounts for certain leverage limits, such as reducing a figure from $300 to $200 in certain subparagraphs. (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(i))
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Investment Limitations: The exclusion of investments from the leverage calculation is subject to a cap. The aggregate amount excluded cannot exceed 50 percent of the private capital of the company or $125,000,000, whichever is less. (Section 2(b)(3)(C)(B)(ii))
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+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+7Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- 2/4/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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