SEED Act of 2025

Summary

Small Entrepreneurs' Empowerment and Development Act of 2025 or the SEED Act of 2025 This bill creates an exemption to securities registration requirements for a micro-offering of securities. In general, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prohibits the offering or selling of securities unless the offering is registered with the SEC or the offering qualifies for an exemption from registration requirements. The bill defines a micro-offering as an aggregate amount of securities offered or sold by an issuer that does not exceed $500,000 in a 12-month period. This exemption does not apply to issuers who are convicted of specified financial crimes or are subject to specified professional disciplinary actions.

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Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

House Committee on Financial Services · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

1. Mar 25, 2026

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.

2. Mar 25, 2026

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.

3. Mar 25, 2026

   Introduced

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.

   U.S. House

4. Mar 25, 2026

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.

5. Mar 25, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-572.

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