HR 3717
118th Congress
House
Commerce
MicroCap Small Business Investing Act of 2023
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
MicroCap Small Business Investing Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue up to ten Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) licenses each year to certain applicants. An SBIC is a privately owned company, licensed and regulated by the SBA, which invests in small businesses through debt and equity.
A license issued under the bill must be awarded to an applicant
- that would otherwise be issued a license except that the management of the applicant does not satisfy certain qualification requirements such as investment experience;
- where the fund managers have a documented record of successful business experience, a record of business management success, or knowledge in the particular industry or business in which the investment strategy is being pursued; and
- that will make at least 25% of its investments in specified areas and businesses (e.g., low-income communities, businesses owned or controlled by individuals in underserved communities, and rural areas).
The SBA must prioritize applicants that are located in states with fewer licenses and establish a streamlined application process for those licenses.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1