VoterlyH.R. 2812: Middle Market IPO Cost Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Connecticut · In committee
What this bill does
Middle Market IPO Cost Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the costs encountered by small- and medium-sized companies when undertaking initial public offerings and certain offerings exempt from securities registration requirements.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-04-25
- Policy area Finance and Financial Sector
- 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. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] introduced H.R. 2812. 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.
See Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]'s donors & voting record →
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.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 2812? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 2812 do?
Middle Market IPO Cost Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the costs encountered by small- and medium-sized companies when undertaking initial public offerings and certain offerings exempt from securities registration requirements.
Who sponsored H.R. 2812?
Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] (D) of Connecticut is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 2812?
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. 2812 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.