S. 577: Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Finance and Financial Sector |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-25 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-13):
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
This bill requires the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation within the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on issues encountered by rural-area small businesses.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Gary C. Peters | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Tina Smith | D MN 2025-06-02 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE 2025-09-02 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 577 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 577?
S. 577 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 577 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).