HR 4256
117th Congress
House
Commerce
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business investment and capital
Small business
Investing in Main Street Act of 2021
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14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 3, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 2, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 10 (Roll no. 349). (text: CR H6087)
Nov 2, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6100)
Nov 2, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 2, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4256.
Nov 2, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6087-6088)
Nov 2, 2021
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 2, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 12, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 100.
Oct 12, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 117-140.
Jul 29, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2021 | House · vote #349 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 413–10 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Investing in Main Street Act of 2021
This bill authorizes certain banking entities, subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs) or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs.
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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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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4256: Investing in Main Street Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4256/
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