HR 736
119th Congress
House
Finance and Financial Sector
Business records
Corporate finance and management
Licensing and registrations
Small business
Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 11, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 10, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 37). (text: CR H599)
Feb 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 37). (text: CR H599)
Feb 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H606)
Feb 10, 2025
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.
Feb 10, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 736.
Feb 10, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H599-601)
Feb 10, 2025
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2025 | House · vote #37 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 408–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
This bill extends the deadline for certain companies that are required to file beneficial ownership information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Specifically, the bill requires companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024, to submit this information to FinCEN by January 1, 2026, instead of by January 1, 2025, as required under current regulations.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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