H.R. 2799 · 118th Congress

Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023

Introduced on Apr 24, 2023 by Patrick T. McHenry (R-NC-10). Latest action (Mar 11, 2024): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Apr 24, 2023
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Banking and financial institutions regulation
  • Business investment and capital
  • Financial services and investments
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Securities
  • Small business

Summary

The Congressional Research Service has not summarized this measure yet.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Patrick T. McHenryR-NC-10Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 7, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 278–146
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 7, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 269–153
  3. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 7, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 301–125
  4. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 7, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 270–154
  5. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 7, 2024· House· Amendments· Failed 203–223
  6. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 8, 2024· House· Amendments· Failed 200–203
  7. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 8, 2024· House· Amendments· Failed 204–212
  8. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 8, 2024· House· Amendments· Failed 208–211
  9. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 8, 2024· House· Amendments· Failed 206–217
  10. On Motion to Recommit
    Mar 8, 2024· House· Procedural· Failed 205–213
  11. On Passage
    Mar 8, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 212–205

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Apr 24, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Apr 24, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Apr 24, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. Apr 24, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  6. Apr 26, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
  7. Jul 17, 2023Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-143, Part I.
  8. Jul 17, 2023 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-143, Part I.
  9. Jul 17, 2023Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
  10. Jul 17, 2023 · HouseCommittee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
  11. Jul 17, 2023 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
  12. Mar 5, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1052 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
  13. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1052. (consideration: CR H972-988; text: CR H977-981)
  14. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
  15. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1052 and Rule XVIII.
  16. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Brad R. Wenstrup to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  17. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2799.
  18. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lawler amendment No. 1.
  19. Mar 6, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lawler amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 2.
  21. Mar 6, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huizenga demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  22. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lucas amendment No. 3.
  23. Mar 6, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lucas amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  24. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 4.
  25. Mar 6, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  26. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 5.
  27. Mar 6, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Wagner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  28. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseMrs. Wagner moved that the committee rise.
  29. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  30. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2799 as unfinished business.
  31. Mar 7, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1021-1025)
  32. Mar 7, 2024 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  33. Mar 7, 2024 · HouseMrs. Wagner moved that the committee rise.
  34. Mar 7, 2024 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  35. Mar 7, 2024 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2799 as unfinished business.
  36. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1038-1048)
  37. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  38. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 6.
  39. Mar 8, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  40. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 7.
  41. Mar 8, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tlaib demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  42. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lynch amendment No. 8.
  43. Mar 8, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lynch amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lynch demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  44. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 9.
  45. Mar 8, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  46. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2799.
  47. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  48. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  49. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseMs. Houlahan moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H1040, H1046)
  50. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  51. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 77).House · Roll call 77
  52. Mar 8, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 212 - 205 (Roll no. 78).House · Roll call 78
  53. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 212 - 205 (Roll no. 78).House · Roll call 78
  54. Mar 8, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  55. Mar 11, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE12 reports
    $5.9M reported (all issues)
  2. INSURED RETIREMENT INSTITUTE10 reports
    $1.8M reported (all issues)
  3. AMERICAN BENEFITS COUNCIL7 reports
  4. EMPOWER RETIREMENT LLC7 reports
    $90K reported (all issues)
  5. LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION7 reports
  6. Nationwide Insurance7 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  7. Transamerica Life Insurance Company7 reports
    $10K reported (all issues)
  8. STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY6 reports
    Federal contractor: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANYAI match · 100%
  9. American Bankers Association5 reports
    $8.5M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATIONAI match · 100%
  10. BA Securities, LLC5 reports
    $100K reported (all issues)
  11. BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION5 reports
    $8.9M reported (all issues)
  12. Chamber of Commerce of the U.S.A.5 reports
    $93.5M reported (all issues)
  13. ESHARES, INC. D/B/A CARTA, INC.5 reports
    $540K reported (all issues)
  14. Institute for Portfolio Alternatives, formerly INVESTMENT PROGRAM ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $235K reported (all issues)
  15. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5 reports
    $3M reported (all issues)
  16. Principal Financial Group5 reports
    $2.6M reported (all issues)
  17. SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL (SBE COUNCIL)5 reports
    $140K reported (all issues)
  18. The North American Securities Administrators Association5 reports
    $60K reported (all issues)
  19. AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LIFE INSURERS4 reports
    $4.1M reported (all issues)
  20. AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC.4 reports
    $1.1M reported (all issues)
  21. Aon Service Corporation4 reports
    $200K reported (all issues)
  22. CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY4 reports
    $470K reported (all issues)
  23. FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. (FRANKLIN TEMPLETON)4 reports
    $1.6M reported (all issues)
  24. Investment Company Institute (ICI)4 reports
    $80K reported (all issues)
  25. Job Creators Network4 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  26. SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION4 reports
    $7.6M reported (all issues)
  27. THE VANGUARD GROUP4 reports
  28. AON CORPORATION3 reports
    $550K reported (all issues)
  29. FMR LLC3 reports
    $1.6M reported (all issues)
  30. Franklin Square Holdings, L.P.3 reports
    $430K reported (all issues)
  31. The University of North Carolina System3 reports
    $345K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM OFFICEAI match · 100%
  32. AARP2 reports
    $10M reported (all issues)
  33. Americans for Prosperity2 reports
    $900K reported (all issues)
  34. M&A Securities Group, Inc.2 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  35. NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $1.6M reported (all issues)
  36. T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC.2 reports
    $40K reported (all issues)
  37. Americans for Financial Reform1 report
    $140K reported (all issues)
  38. COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA1 report
    $400K reported (all issues)
  39. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS1 report
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  40. NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION1 report
    $160K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.