Ensuring people of color, women, and veterans have access to capital is a priority for me.

According to the SEC's rulemaking agenda, Chairman Gensler intends to amend the accredited investor definition by increasing the annual-income and net-worth thresholds.

The definition of a million dollars is a 1982 definition.

The fact is, we need the right blend of investor protection and securities regulation on the one hand, and access to capital and access to investments on the other.

Just because you are rich, that does not mean that you are in a good position to evaluate investments.

In the presence of good investor protection, you get more capital invested in the markets.

I welcome the efforts by our Chair and this subcommittee to enhance capital formation and remove roadblocks.

Chair Gensler is too busy trying to change the SEC into the, 'Securities and Environment Commission,' rather than its capital formation and investor protection role.

At the same time, we need to ensure that consumers and new investors are properly protected.

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Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from North Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 95 Offered by Mr. Pallone