HR 79
115th Congress
House
Finance and Financial Sector
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business investment and capital
Financial services and investments
Higher education
Marketing and advertising
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
HALOS Act
Introduced: January 3, 2017
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24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 11, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jan 10, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 10, 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 73 (Roll no. 31).
Jan 10, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 73 (Roll no. 31).
Jan 10, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 10, 2017
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 79.
Jan 10, 2017
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jan 10, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H280-283)
Jan 10, 2017
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 79 as unfinished business.
Jan 10, 2017
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 10, 2017
Mr. Huizenga moved that the Committee rise.
Jan 10, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clay amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Clay demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jan 10, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clay Part B amendment No. 2.
Jan 10, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jan 10, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 33, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez Part B amendment No. 1.
Jan 10, 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 79.
Jan 10, 2017
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jan 10, 2017
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 33 and Rule XVIII.
Jan 10, 2017
The resolution provides for both bills to be considered under a structured rule for one hour of general debate. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions on both H.R. 5 and H.R. 79.
Jan 10, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 33. (consideration: CR H259-266; text of measure as reported in House: CR H264)
Jan 10, 2017
Rule H. Res. 33 passed House.
Jan 9, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 33 Reported to House. The resolution provides for both bills to be considered under a structured rule for one hour of general debate. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions on both H.R. 5 and H.R. 79.
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2017 | House · vote #31 | On Passage | Passed | 344–73 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act or the HALOS Act
(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revise Regulation D, which exempts certain offerings from SEC registration requirements but prohibits general solicitation or general advertising with respect to such offerings. Specifically, this prohibition shall not apply to events with specified kinds of sponsors -- including "angel investor groups" unconnected to broker-dealers or investment advisers -- where presentations or communications are made by or on behalf of an issuer, but:
- the advertising does not refer to any specific offering of securities by the issuer;
- the sponsor does not provide investment recommendation or advice to attendees, engage in investment negotiations with attendees, charge certain fees, or receive certain compensation; and
- no specific information regarding a securities offering is communicated beyond the type and amount of securities being offered, the amount of securities already subscribed for, and the intended use of proceeds from the offering.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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