Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025
New rules give venture funds more ways to invest in startups
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The Securities and Exchange Commission must update these investment rules within 6 months
- Venture funds could count buying startup stock from early owners, not just new shares from the company
- Up to 49% of a fund’s money could go to other venture funds or secondhand shares
- At least 51% must still go straight into startups by buying new shares from the company
- This could send more money to startups and help workers sell stock, but may also mean less public reporting by these funds
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4949)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4949)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4429.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025
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