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The House passed the INVEST Act of 2025 (H.R. 3383) to make it easier for small businesses and startups to raise money from investors. The bill passed with support from all Republicans and a significant number of Democrats.
The House voted on the INVEST Act of 2025, which aims to help small businesses—particularly those in rural areas—access the money they need to grow. The bill changes financial rules to allow companies to advertise their investment needs more freely at certain events and raises the amount of money individuals can contribute to companies through crowdfunding from $100,000 to $250,000. This was a vote on the final passage of the bill in the House of Representatives. In the U.S. Congress, once a bill is introduced and debated, the chamber must hold a final vote to decide whether to officially approve the proposal. Since this bill passed, it now moves to the Senate for further consideration. The bill passed with a bipartisan majority of 302 to 123. While all voting Republicans supported the measure, the Democratic caucus was split, with 87 members voting in favor and 123 voting against. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it has been referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. Small businesses often struggle to access capital; this bill aims to make it easier to find investors, potentially boosting local economies and innovation.
Who’s affected. Small business owners: Will have more avenues and fewer restrictions when trying to raise money from investors. · Individual investors: Can invest larger amounts in startups through crowdfunding platforms. · Rural communities: Specifically targeted for increased government focus on business development and investment.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was divided; while most opposed the bill, 87 members joined the Republican majority to support it.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was entirely united in favor of the legislation.
On Passage
Dec 11, 2025
The House passed the INVEST Act of 2025 (H.R.
3383) to make it easier for small businesses and startups to raise money from investors. The bill passed with support from all Republicans and a significant number of Democrats.
This was the final vote in the House of Representatives to approve the bill. Passing this stage means the House has officially endorsed the legislation and is sending it to the Senate for approval.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Small businesses often struggle to access capital; this bill aims to make it easier to find investors, potentially boosting local economies and innovation.
The bill passed with unanimous Republican support and roughly 40% of the Democratic caucus joining them.
The Democratic caucus was divided; while most opposed the bill, 87 members joined the Republican majority to support it.
The Republican caucus was entirely united in favor of the legislation.
One independent member voted in favor of the bill.