| Bill | HR 4708 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 117 |
| Status | Archived — 117th Congress concluded |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Accredited Investor Definition Review Act
This bill revises who may be considered an accredited investor for purposes of participating in private offerings of securities. Certain unregistered securities may only be offered to accredited investors.
Specifically, the bill allows the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) discretion in determining what certifications, designations, or credentials investors must possess for purposes of investor protection, provided that the credentials are at least as broad as the existing regulations. Additionally, the SEC must review these credentials every five years.
Bill Title
Accredited Investor Definition Review Act
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2021-07-27: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2021-07-27: Introduced in House
- 2021-07-27: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.