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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3511-3512)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced May 14, 2025 by James A. Himes · Last progress 7 months ago
Requires the Comptroller General to study the costs small- and medium-sized companies face when doing an initial public offering (IPO), working with the Securities and Exchange Commission and FINRA. The study must measure direct and indirect costs, compare IPO costs to alternative financing, assess effects on capital formation and retail investor access, review pricing drivers and trends, and send findings and recommendations to Congress within 360 days of enactment.