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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Legislative Proposals to Improve U.S. Capital Markets
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on and held a hearing on December 2, 2015, to discuss legislative proposals aimed at improving the efficiency and function of U.S. capital markets. The session included testimony from academic experts, industry representatives, and business leaders regarding financial regulatory policy.
This hearing served as a formal legislative review process to gather expert testimony that informs potential future changes to federal securities and financial regulations affecting businesses and investors.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Publicly traded companies
These entities are subject to the capital market regulations and accounting standards discussed during the hearing.
Small business investors
Regulatory changes discussed impact the investment environment and capital access for small businesses.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on December 2, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The subcommittee reviewed legislative proposals intended to improve U.S. capital markets.
- Five witnesses provided testimony, including representatives from academia, the biotechnology industry, small business investment, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
- The hearing record includes prepared statements from all five witnesses and additional materials submitted for the record by Public Citizen and Jennifer Taub.
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- The hearing was held under the 114th Congress, Serial No. 114-64.
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