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HR 3959On FloorFederalhouse

Protecting Private Job Creators Act

Introduced June 12, 2025Last action February 25, 2026
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Summary: Protecting Private Job Creators Act

Please note: Because no official bill text or description was provided, this summary is based solely on the bill's title and limited legislative information available. A complete and fully accurate summary cannot be provided without the full bill text.

Based on its title and the fact that it was reviewed by the House Committee on Financial Services, this bill appears to be aimed at reducing certain regulatory or reporting requirements that apply to privately held companies — meaning businesses that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange. The title suggests the legislation is intended to ease burdens on smaller or private employers, potentially by limiting oversight, disclosure rules, or compliance costs that those businesses currently face under financial regulations.

The bill has moved through the committee process with bipartisan support, passing out of the Financial Services Committee by a vote of 41–11, and has been placed on the Union Calendar, meaning it is being prepared for a full vote in the House of Representatives. The fact that it was amended during the committee process suggests some adjustments were made to the original proposal before it advanced.

Who it may affect: Private businesses and their owners, investors in private companies, and potentially workers at those companies could all be impacted, depending on the specific provisions. Without the full bill text, it is not possible to confirm the exact scope, intended benefits, or potential trade-offs of this legislation. Readers are encouraged to review the full bill text and H. Rept. 119-523 for complete details.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 448.

February 25, 2026

Sponsor

R
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]RMT

Committees

Financial Services

Legislative History

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 448.

Feb 25, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-523.

Feb 25, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-523.

Feb 25, 2026

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 17, 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 11.

Dec 17, 2025

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 16, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Jun 12, 2025

Introduced in House

Jun 12, 2025

Introduced in House

Jun 12, 2025