I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6825 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Meuser (for himself, Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Sessions , and Mr. Nunn of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to raise the offering amount threshold for when issuers using the crowdfunding exemption are required to file financial statements reviewed by a public accountant who is independent of the issuer, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amendment for Crowdfunding Capital Enhancement and Small-business Support Act of 2023 or the ACCESS Act of 2023 . 2. Offering threshold for reviews by public accountant (a) In general Section 4A(b)(1)(D) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77d–1(b)(1)(D) ) is amended by striking $100,000 each place such term appears and inserting $250,000 . (b) Technical correction Section 4A of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77d–1 ) is amended— (1) by striking section 4(6) each place such term appears and inserting section 4(a)(6) ; and (2) by striking section 4(6)(B) each place such term appears and inserting section 4(a)(6)(B) .