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S. 3097 117th Congress Senate

Main Street Growth Act

Official title: A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to allow for the registration of venture exchanges, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 28, 2021 Introduced by: John Kennedy Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 5, 2022
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Apr 5, 2022
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-621.
Oct 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Oct 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action April 5, 2022

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Main Street Growth Act

This bill allows for the registration of national venture securities exchanges for the purpose of trading the securities of certain small companies, such as startups and emerging growth companies. Individuals and existing national securities exchanges may apply to the Securities and Exchange Commission for approval to register such an exchange, or to register a listing tier within an existing exchange.

The bill sets forth requirements for these venture exchanges, including required disclosures, trading limits, and trading privileges.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3097: Main Street Growth Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3097/
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"S. 3097: Main Street Growth Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3097/.
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S. 3097, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3097/.
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