VoterlyH.R. 4256: Investing in Main Street Act of 2021
117th Congress · Sponsored from California · In committee
What this bill does
Investing in Main Street Act of 2021 This bill authorizes certain banking entities, subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs) or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2021-06-30
- Policy area Commerce
- Cosponsors 1
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] introduced H.R. 4256. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 4256? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 4256 do?
Investing in Main Street Act of 2021 This bill authorizes certain banking entities, subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs) or in any entity esta…
Who sponsored H.R. 4256?
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] (D) of California is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4256?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 4256 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.