United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6161 — Fostering Innovation Act

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15 .

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Fostering Innovation Act - Directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to redefine "accelerated filer" with respect to issuers of securities required to meet accelerated deadlines for filing their Form 10-Q quarterly reports. Requires the SEC to include among accelerated filers any issuers of securities that have: (1) annual revenues in excess of $100 million, and (2) an aggregated worldwide market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of between $250 million and $700 million.

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Action History

  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15 .

  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.

  4. Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Prior to Referral.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6161 do?
Fostering Innovation Act - Directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to redefine "accelerated filer" with respect to issuers of securities required to meet accelerated deadlines for filing their Form 10-Q quarterly reports. Requires the SEC to include among accelerated filers any issuers of securities that have: (1) annual revenues in excess of $100 million, and (2) an aggregated worldwide market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of between $250 million and $700 million.
Who sponsors HR 6161?
HR 6161 is sponsored by Michael Fitzpatrick (R).
What is the current status of HR 6161?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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