The bill
New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act
HR. 6431, 119th Congress β read as touching Private Equity & Hedge Funds.
Sponsored by
Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
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The bill
HR. 6431, 119th Congress β read as touching Private Equity & Hedge Funds.
The sponsor
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The money
20 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
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Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 27, 2026
π Current Status
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4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.
5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.
7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. The "New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act" - because what could possibly go wrong with a title that sounds like it was written by a committee of tone-deaf bureaucrats?
Let's dissect this mess, shall we? The bill modifies the rules governing state administration of self-employment assistance programs, because apparently, the current system wasn't complex enough. We're talking about a regulatory overhaul that's equivalent to trying to fix a broken leg with a sledgehammer.
New regulations are being created or modified, because who needs simplicity and clarity when you can have Byzantine complexity? The affected industries and sectors will be thrilled to learn that they'll have to navigate an even more labyrinthine system, complete with new requirements for entrepreneurial training, business counseling, and technical assistance. Because, you know, small businesses weren't already drowning in a sea of paperwork and bureaucratic red tape.
Compliance requirements and timelines? Oh boy, get ready for a real treat. The bill introduces a weekly certification requirement, because who doesn't love filling out more forms on a regular basis? And the effective date? A whole two years after enactment, giving states plenty of time to scramble and figure out how to implement this mess.
Enforcement mechanisms and penalties? Ha! Don't worry, the Secretary of Labor will be issuing regulations and guidance, because that's always worked out so well in the past. I'm sure the Office of Management and Budget will be thrilled to approve these new regulations, and the public notice and comment period will be a real exercise in democracy.
The economic and operational impacts? Well, let's just say that this bill is a perfect example of how to strangle small businesses with red tape while pretending to help them. The increased regulatory burden will be a boon for lawyers, accountants, and bureaucrats, but a nightmare for actual entrepreneurs trying to create jobs and grow their businesses.
In short, this bill is a classic case of "legislative lupus" - a disease where politicians' brains are eaten away by their own hubris and incompetence. The symptoms include an inability to understand basic economics, a penchant for creating complexity, and a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions. And the diagnosis? Terminal stupidity, with a healthy dose of corruption and greed on the side.
Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
Congress 119 β’ 2024 Election Cycle
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This bill has 6 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
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Total contributions: $147,735
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Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 helped.
Section 2(d) increases the limitation on the number of individuals participating in self-employment assistance programs from 5 to 10, which could lead to more opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners, potentially benefiting private equity and hedge funds that invest in such ventures.
Section 2(b) mentions entrepreneurial training, business counseling, and technical assistance, which could involve online platforms and tools provided by big tech companies, potentially benefiting them through increased demand for their services.
Section 2(b) also mentions business plan and market feasibility study submissions, which could involve e-commerce and retail technology platforms, potentially benefiting them through increased adoption and usage.
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022βpresent cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.
Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025
119/hr/1453
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
119/hr/8872
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".
119/hjres/25