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New rules for investors: certification exams for accredited investors.

This act introduces mandatory examinations for individuals seeking to be recognized as "accredited investors." The goal is to ensure these individuals possess adequate financial knowledge before investing in riskier, unregulated products. This measure aims to better protect citizens from potential losses.
Key points
A requirement to pass an examination to be considered an "accredited investor," which is crucial for accessing certain types of investments.
The examination will test knowledge of various types of securities, financial statements, investment risks, and conflicts of interest.
The examination will be free and publicly available, increasing equal access to investment opportunities for knowledgeable individuals, regardless of their wealth.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-06-01
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2797
Sponsor: Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]
Process start date: 2023-04-24
Voting date: 2023-06-01
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 244