I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 477 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2017 Mr. Huizenga (for himself, Mr. Posey , and Mr. Higgins of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies.