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H.R. 4430: Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act

A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeHouse bill (H.R.)
Originating chamberHouse
Introduced2025-07-16
SponsorRep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Policy areaFinance and Financial Sector
Cosponsors3
Latest action2025-12-02 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Last updated2026-07-18

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-07-16):

This bill reduces the required aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity shares for an issuer of securities to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer. A well-known seasoned issuer is allowed to make expedited public offerings of securities through automatic shelf registrations.

Cosponsors (3)

NameParty / state
Cleo Fields D LA 2025-07-21
Daniel Meuser R PA 2025-07-21
James A. Himes D CT 2025-07-25

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4430 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is H.R. 4430?

H.R. 4430 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4430 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).