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Expanding capital access beyond Silicon Valley

The committee examines access to capital beyond Silicon Valley and considers four bills on retirement investments, rural businesses, senior security and small-business investor capital.

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 2:36 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2128Rayburn 2128

CHAIRJ. French Hill R-AR-2
Maxine Waters D-CA-43
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HOURS
4:47
WITNESSES
5
MEMBERS
54
STORIES
0

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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 4:47:15
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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 bills are on the agenda. 5 witnesses: 4 from business and trade groups and 1 state or local official.

Real oversight or theater?

Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The committee

54 members · 30 Republicans, 24 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Steve CaseChairman and CEO, Revolution LLCFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Bill NewellSenior Business Advisor & Former CEO, Sutro BiopharmaFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Candice Matthews BrackeenGeneral Partner, Lightship CapitalFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Amanda SennDirector, Alabama Securities CommissionFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Joel TrotterPartner, Latham & Watkins LLPFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance

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In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAR 25, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 2:36 PM
  3. Video posted (done)MAR 25, 2025 · 2:36 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (done)
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED DEC 23, 2025

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