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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

A U.S. government agency responsible for protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly functioning of securities markets, and facilitating capital formation.

Small entity

A term used in federal law to categorize businesses, organizations, or governmental bodies based on size (e.g., revenue, employees) for regulatory purposes, often leading to tailored rules.

Rulemaking

The process by which federal agencies create, amend, or repeal regulations, typically involving public notice and an opportunity for comments.

Securities laws

A set of federal and state laws designed to protect investors from fraudulent practices when buying and selling stocks, bonds, and other investments.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used to track changes in prices over time and estimate inflation.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

A federal law requiring government agencies to analyze the impact of proposed regulations on small businesses and other small entities and to consider less burdensome alternatives.