H.R. 4015 — 115th Congress
Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017
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Latest action
Dec 6, 2018Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-455.
CRS summary
As of Dec 20, 2017Passed House amended
Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017
(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to: (1) require a proxy advisory firm to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and (2) prohibit an unregistered proxy advisory firm from using interstate commerce to provide proxy-voting research, analysis, or recommendations to any client.
With respect to such firms, the bill: (1) establishes procedures for both registration and termination of registration; (2) requires each firm to employ an ombudsman, designate a compliance officer, and file specified documents with the SEC; and (3) prohibits unfair, coercive, or abusive practices.
(Sec. 4) The SEC shall report annually on its website regarding registration applications and related matters.
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Roll-call votes
2 on recordDec 20, 2017 · On Passage
Full roll callYea — 238: 225 R · 11 D · 2 I
Nay — 182: 176 D · 5 R · 1 L
Not Voting — 11: 6 R · 5 D
Dec 20, 2017 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
Full roll callYea — 189: 187 D · 1 I · 1 R
Nay — 231: 229 R · 1 I · 1 L
Not Voting — 11: 6 R · 5 D
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