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Washington, D.C. - 12/11/25… Today, the House passed the bipartisan INVEST Act, a package of more than 20 bills designed to expand investment opportunities and strengthen small businesses, including Congressman Mike Lawler’s Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOs) Act, H.R. 3352.

The HALOs Act provides long-needed clarity for “demo days,” allowing startups, universities, and business accelerators to showcase their ideas and business plans to potential investors without those events being treated as securities offerings. By ensuring these events can continue without legal confusion, the bill helps entrepreneurs access the capital they need to grow and create jobs.

“Startups and small businesses drive economic growth in the Hudson Valley and across the country. With passage of the INVEST Act, including my HALOs Act, entrepreneurs will have greater freedom to pitch their ideas, connect with investors, and focus on building their businesses. This is a huge bipartisan win for innovation and job creation in my district,” said Congressman Lawler. 

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.

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