H.R. 3323

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To update the definition of an emerging growth company, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · May 13, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Steil · Committee: Committee on Financial Services

Table of contents

• H.R. 3323
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Emerging growth company criteria

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Helping Startups Continue To Grow Act.

SEC. 2. Emerging growth company criteria

• (a) Securities Act of 1933
  • Section 2(a)(19) of the Securities Act of 1933 () is amended— 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(19)
    • by striking each place such term appears and inserting $3,000,000,000;
    • in subparagraph (B)—
      • by striking fifthand inserting 10-year; and
      • by adding at the end; or
    • in subparagraph (C), by striking and inserting a period; and
    • by striking subparagraph (D).
• (b) Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  • Section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 () is amended, in the first paragraph (80)— 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)
    • by striking each place such term appears and inserting $3,000,000,000;
    • in subparagraph (B)—
      • by striking fifthand inserting 10-year; and
      • by adding at the end; or
    • in subparagraph (C), by striking and inserting a period; and
    • by striking subparagraph (D).
• (c) Technical correction
  • Section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 () is amended by redesignating the second paragraph (80) as paragraph (81). 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)
  • Section 4A(a)(1)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933 (77d–1(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking section 3(a)(80)and inserting section 3(a).