S3749Referred to Committee
Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-01-29
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
ⓘType
Sponsor
David McCormick
Republican · PA · Senator
Votes with party: 77.6% (889 recorded votes)
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Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (1)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2026-01-29
Source: Congress.gov
Plain-English Summary
This bill would expand who qualifies for WKSI (Well-Known Seasoned Issuer) status, a Securities and Exchange Commission designation that allows certain companies to raise money through securities offerings with fewer regulatory requirements and faster approval times. By broadening eligibility for this status, the bill aims to make it easier for more businesses to access capital markets and conduct public offerings more efficiently. The change would primarily affect mid-sized and smaller companies seeking to raise funds through stock or bond sales.
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Subjects
Finance and Financial Sector
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