119th Congress · introduced in the House · May 14, 2025
Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (May 14, 2025)
Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act
This bill expands the eligibility criteria for an accredited investor for purposes of participating in private offerings of securities to include an individual determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to have qualifying professional knowledge through educational or professional experience. (Certain unregistered securities may only be offered to accredited investors.)
The bill also provides statutory authority for certain existing criteria for an accredited investor, including licensure or registration in good standing as a broker or investment adviser, specified annual salary, and specified net worth.
Further, the SEC is directed to revise the definition of accredited investor in Regulation D (which exempts certain offerings from SEC registration requirements) to conform to changes in this bill.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Jun 23, 2025 · Roll call 173 · Passed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 12 (Roll no. 173). (text: CR H2869-2870) Roll call details
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 12 (Roll no. 173). (text: CR H2869-2870) Roll call details
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2878-2879)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3394.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2869-2871)
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-115.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-115.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 1.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
44 citations; showing the 25 most recently posted.
BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION · lobbying firm or registrant: BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$2,560,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R.3339: Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2025 ---H.R.3348: Accredited Investor Definition Review Act ---H.R.3382/S.2924: Small Entity Update Act ---H.R.3394: Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act ---H.R.4430: Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act Capital Market Enhancements ---Accredited Investor Defi…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC. AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.) · lobbying firm or registrant: FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC. AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$280,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ted investor reform initiatives including H.R. 3348, the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, and H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Clarifications about restrictions on outbound investments to China included in the National Def…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$16,480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…of 2025 H.R. 3381, Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2025 H.R. 3382/S. 2924, Small Entity Update Act H.R. 3383/S. 3671, Increasing Investor Opportunities Act H.R. 3394, Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act H.R. 3512/S. 1821, Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act H.R. 3645, ACCESS Act of 2025 H.R. 367…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY · lobbying firm or registrant: FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ity, digital asset market structure, data privacy, capital formation as well as investor protection and education. HR 3339-Equal Opportunity for Investors Act, HR 3394 - Fair Investment Opportunities for Professionals Act, H.R.8413 - SECURE Data Act, and HR 2689.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FUNDS · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ed investor reform initiatives, including H.R. 3348, the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, and H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Banking
$1,810,000
Spent on own lobbying
…t; H.R. 3381, Encouraging Public Offerings of 2025; H.R. 3383, Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST Act) of 2025; H.R. 3394, Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act; H.R. 3395, Middle Market IPO Cost Act; H.R. 3633, CLARITY Act of 2025 & Senate amendments to H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC. AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.) · lobbying firm or registrant: FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC. AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 22, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$270,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ted investor reform initiatives including H.R. 3348, the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, and H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Clarifications about restrictions on outbound investments to China included in the National Def…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION · lobbying firm or registrant: BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$2,360,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R.3339: Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2025 ---H.R.3348: Accredited Investor Definition Review Act ---H.R.3382/S.2924: Small Entity Update Act ---H.R.3394: Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act ---H.R.4430: Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act Capital Market Enhancements ---Accredited Investor Defi…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FUTURE STANDARD · lobbying firm or registrant: FUTURE STANDARD
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…provisions relating to the accredited investor rule. H.R. 3348, Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, provisions relating to the accredited investor rule. H.R. 3394, Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act, provisions relating to the accredited investor rule. Multi shareclass issues for non-traded BDCs I…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$16,950,000
Spent on own lobbying
…of 2025 H.R. 3381, Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2025 H.R. 3382/S. 2924, Small Entity Update Act H.R. 3383/S. 3671, Increasing Investor Opportunities Act H.R. 3394, Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act H.R. 3512, Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act H.R. 3645, ACCESS Act of 2025 H.R. 3673, Small…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ESHARES, INC. D/B/A CARTA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: ESHARES, INC. D/B/A CARTA, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…on generally. H.R. 4431, the Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025; H.R. 4429, the Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025; H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act; H.R. 3348, the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act; H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FUNDS · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ed investor reform initiatives, including H.R. 3348, the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, and H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY · lobbying firm or registrant: FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ations, data security, digital asset market structure, data privacy, as well as investor protection and education. HR 3339-Equal Opportunity for Investors Act, HR 3394 - Fair Investment Opportunities for Professionals Act, H.R.8413 - SECURE Data Act, and HR 2689.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 14, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$19,750,000
Spent on own lobbying
…of 2025 H.R. 3381, Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2025 H.R. 3382/S. 2924, Small Entity Update Act H.R. 3383/S. 3671, Increasing Investor Opportunities Act H.R. 3394, Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act H.R. 3645, ACCESS Act of 2025 H.R. 3673, Small Business Investor Capital Access Act H.R. 3682/S. 35…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 10, 2026 · issue area: Banking
$1,930,000
Spent on own lobbying
…t; H.R. 3381, Encouraging Public Offerings of 2025; H.R. 3383, Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST Act) of 2025; H.R. 3394, Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act; H.R. 3395, Middle Market IPO Cost Act; H.R. 3633, CLARITY Act of 2025 & Senate amendments to H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FUTURE STANDARD · lobbying firm or registrant: FUTURE STANDARD
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$140,000
Spent on own lobbying
…provisions relating to the accredited investor rule. H.R. 3348, Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, provisions relating to the accredited investor rule. H.R. 3394, Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act, provisions relating to the accredited investor rule. Multi shareclass issues for non-traded BDCs
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION · lobbying firm or registrant: BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$1,620,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R.3339: Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2025 ---H.R.3348: Accredited Investor Definition Review Act ---H.R.3382/S.2924: Small Entity Update Act ---H.R.3394: Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Capital Market Enhancements ---Accredited Investor Definition ---Public Float Threshold Update Smal…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY · lobbying firm or registrant: FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, digital asset market structure, privacy, research and statistics as well as investor protection and education. HR 3339 - Equal Opportunity for Investors Act, HR 3394 - Fair Investment Opportunities for Professionals Act, and HR 2689.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC. AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.) · lobbying firm or registrant: FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC. AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.)
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ted investor reform initiatives including H.R. 3348, the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, and H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act. Clarifications about restrictions on outbound investments to China included in the National De…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ESHARES, INC. D/B/A CARTA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: ESHARES, INC. D/B/A CARTA, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$90,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 4431, the Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers (ICAN) Act of 2025; H.R. 4429, the Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders (DEAL) Act of 2025; H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act; H.R. 3348, the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act; H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 16, 2026 · issue area: Banking
$1,910,000
Spent on own lobbying
…t; H.R. 3381, Encouraging Public Offerings of 2025; H.R. 3383, Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST Act) of 2025; H.R. 3394, Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act; H.R. 3395, Middle Market IPO Cost Act; H.R. 3633, CLARITY Act of 2025 & Senate amendments to H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FUNDS · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 15, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ed investor reform initiatives, including H.R. 3348, the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, and H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$290,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ctive Investment Trusts or Separate Accounts that establishes investment parity with other defined contribution plans, like 401(k)s. Issue: Retirement security H.R. 3394 Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act This bill expands the eligibility criteria for an accredited investor for purposes of participating…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC. AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.) · lobbying firm or registrant: FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC. AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.)
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$320,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ted investor reform initiatives including H.R. 3348, the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act, H.R. 3339, the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, and H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Restrictions on outbound investments to China included in the National Defense Authorization Ac…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$17,960,000
Spent on own lobbying
…5 H.R. 3382/S. 2924, Small Entity Update Act H.R. 3383, Increasing Investor Opportunities Act H.R. 3390, Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act H.R. 3394, Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act H.R. 3395, Middle Market IPO Cost Act H.R. 3422, Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capita…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing