HR-5970 : Still Just a Bill

Simplifying Disclosures for Investors Act

This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow issuers of securities traded on a national securities exchange to meet quarterly financial disclosure requirements via an alternative method, such as through a press release or a shortened form. (Currently, such issuers must disclose information quarterly through Form 10-Q.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-07-11IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2018-07-10FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-07-10FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6013)House floor actions
2018-07-10FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2018-07-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5970.House floor actions
2018-07-10FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6013-6015)House floor actions
2018-07-10FloorMr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2018-07-10CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.House floor actions
2018-07-10CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-811.House floor actions
2018-06-21CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.House committee actions
2018-06-21CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-05-24IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2018-05-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
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Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Banking and financial institutions regulation
  • Congressional oversight
  • Financial services and investments
  • Government studies and investigations

Related Bills

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