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BillHR 4437 · 119

SMART Act of 2025

Introduced
Jul 16, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes reforms to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) rules and procedures, specifically regarding the processing of certain financial filings. Requires the SEC to review and update its filing procedures to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary burdens.

Sponsored By

William R. Timmons IV
Republican · South Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jul 16, 2025
  2. May 13, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  3. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects publicly traded companies and financial institutions by potentially streamlining the process of submitting financial reports to the SEC. It may also impact investors and consumers by increasing the accuracy and timeliness of financial information available to them.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Banking
IntroducedJul 16, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 13, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Subjects
  • Economy
  • Culture

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.