Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Regulatory Amendments

Key Points

• This rule mainly fixes wording errors in a January 2, 2026 rule, so the instructions in the regulations are clear and accurate.
• The bigger January 2 changes aim to speed up licensing for Small Business Investment Companies, which are funds that invest in small businesses.
• The updates are meant to remove outdated or inefficient rules that slow down these investment funds from getting approved.
• It also aims to reduce hurdles for investments tied to critical minerals and certain important technologies.
• Most people won’t feel an immediate change, but easier licensing could mean more investment dollars reach small businesses over time.

Impact Analysis

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