H.R. 3422

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to provide educational resources and host events to promote capital raising options for traditionally underrepresented small businesses, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · May 15, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Waters · Committee: Committee on Financial Services

Table of contents

• H.R. 3422
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Promoting capital raising options for traditionally underrepresented small businesses

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act.

SEC. 2. Promoting capital raising options for traditionally underrepresented small businesses

• Section 4(j)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 () is amended— 15 U.S.C. 78d(j)(4)
  • in subparagraph (G), by striking and at the end;
  • in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
    • provide educational resources and host or participate in events for small businesses and small business investors, including to raise awareness of capital raising options for—
      • (i) underrepresented small businesses, including women-owned small businesses and minority-owned small businesses;
      • (ii) businesses located in rural areas; and
      • (iii) small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters; and
    • at least annually, meet with representatives of State securities commissions to discuss opportunities for collaboration and coordination with respect to efforts to assist small businesses and small business investors.
  • by adding at the end the following: