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house Bill H.R. 3784

Does the SEC Need an Office to Address the Concerns of Small Businesses?

Argument in favor

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s regulations can have a profound impact on the ability of small businesses to attract investment. Giving small businesses an advocate within the SEC will make the regulatory process less disruptive.

BernieSanders's Opinion
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02/05/2016
"Small business creates most of the new jobs in this country and it’s important that we do everything we can to help them." [sanders.senate.gov]
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BarackObama's Opinion
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02/05/2016
"We need an economy built to last – that creates jobs of the future and makes things the rest of the world buys. And we need to strengthen small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy and critical to job creation and sustained economic growth." [whitehouse.gov]
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Kevin's Opinion
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02/05/2016
Large businesses have lobbyists to represent their needs. Small businesses need as large a voice as we the people can give them. Most people in America are employed by a small businesses , so this debate affects everyone in some way.
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Argument opposed

Small businesses are already well-represented in the federal regulatory process, and if they have issues with proposed rules they can raise them without having an office specifically designated for them within the SEC.

operaman's Opinion
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02/02/2016
No SEC office. Just repeal Obama's Executive Orders
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Scott's Opinion
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02/05/2016
The sec deals with publicly traded companies. Once a company goes that rout, it's not a "small business".
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Buster's Opinion
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05/10/2016
Keep the Fed out of small businesses to many regulations now that Destroy them
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bill Progress

  • EnactedDecember 16th, 2016
    The President signed this bill into law
  • The senate Passed December 10th, 2016
    Passed by Voice Vote
      senate Committees
      Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  • The house Passed February 1st, 2016
    Passed by Voice Vote
      house Committees
      Committee on Financial Services
      Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets
    IntroducedOctober 21st, 2015
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Bill Activity

  • action
    Introduced in House
  • referral
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • action
    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Prior to Referral.
  • action
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • action
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • calendar
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.
  • action
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 114-408.
  • calendar
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 311.
  • action
    Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • action
    Considered under suspension of the rules.
  • action
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3784.
  • vote
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • action
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • referral
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • action
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • vote
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  • action
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • topresident
    Presented to President.
  • signed
    Signed by President.
  • enacted
    Became Public Law No: 114-284.

bill Progress

  • EnactedDecember 16th, 2016
    The President signed this bill into law
  • The senate Passed December 10th, 2016
    Passed by Voice Vote
      senate Committees
      Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  • The house Passed February 1st, 2016
    Passed by Voice Vote
      house Committees
      Committee on Financial Services
      Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets
    IntroducedOctober 21st, 2015
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    BernieSanders's Opinion In Favor
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    02/05/2016
    "Small business creates most of the new jobs in this country and it’s important that we do everything we can to help them." [sanders.senate.gov]
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    operaman's Opinion Against
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    02/02/2016
    No SEC office. Just repeal Obama's Executive Orders
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    BarackObama's Opinion In Favor
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    02/05/2016
    "We need an economy built to last – that creates jobs of the future and makes things the rest of the world buys. And we need to strengthen small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy and critical to job creation and sustained economic growth." [whitehouse.gov]
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    Scott's Opinion Against
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    02/05/2016
    The sec deals with publicly traded companies. Once a company goes that rout, it's not a "small business".
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    Alan's Opinion Against
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    02/08/2016
    We need less gov, not more gov.
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    Buster's Opinion Against
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    05/10/2016
    Keep the Fed out of small businesses to many regulations now that Destroy them
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    Raymondwhite's Opinion Against
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    04/10/2016
    Not the SEC's place
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    wsdraperv's Opinion Against
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    02/12/2016
    Cut the SEC budget, we need to reduce red tape, not increase it.
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    frankponciano's Opinion In Favor
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    02/05/2016
    This is a very small investment that will surely have a positive impact on small businesses, consumers, and the work force at large. This bill is a no brainer So long as it is implemented correctly and there is a true line of communication between business owners and the SEC.
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    Dave's Opinion Against
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    02/05/2016
    Right. Another bureaucratic "necessity" headquartered in DC to "help" those outside the beltway. More rules, more do's and don't with added costs of doing business to process reams of paperwork for the government aimed at the people!!
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    T's Opinion Against
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    02/04/2016
    The answer is not more advocates for every slice of the economy, it is minimal regulation limited to ensuring that the few rules we do have are clear, consistent, and followed.
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    SherryTX's Opinion Against
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    02/02/2016
    We don't need anymore govt "offices" unless it is one to figure out how to shut down most of the ones we already have. Want to screw something up... Get the govt involved.
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    Kenneth's Opinion Against
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    02/10/2016
    No more government! Geez!!!
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    StratonGarrard's Opinion In Favor
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    02/05/2016
    Until we create a streamlined means that will allow small businesses to thrive in our economy, this will give them a way to negotiate with the SEC on a more even footing.
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    CPMonroe's Opinion In Favor
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    02/06/2016
    Despite the SEC typically being used by & for businesses that have stocks or other securities, many small businesses do not have lobbyists or sway in Washington D.C. Additionally, small businesses could really benefit from this knowledge, advice & (possible) additional revenue stream was available to them.
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    Kevin's Opinion In Favor
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    02/05/2016
    Large businesses have lobbyists to represent their needs. Small businesses need as large a voice as we the people can give them. Most people in America are employed by a small businesses , so this debate affects everyone in some way.
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    John's Opinion Against
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    08/31/2016
    NO NO NO!!! THE POWERS OF THE SEC DO NOT NEED TO BE EXPANDED. If a "small" business is thinking of going public, they can already get help. WE AR 19 TRILLION IN DEBT and the deficit is growing that debt by millions each and every day. WE NEED TO BE CUTTING SERVICES, NOT ADDING NEW ONES AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL. STOP SPENDING!!!
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    Donald's Opinion Against
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    03/11/2016
    No more government agencies or committees
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    AndrewGVN's Opinion In Favor
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    04/29/2016
    Since there are so many regulations in place currently, there should be an office to help small businesses with the complicated regulations placed enforced by the SEC. Hopefully, however, in the future, this won't even be a concern.
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    JayinNC's Opinion In Favor
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    08/02/2016
    Sure why not
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