HR-6139 : Still Just a Bill

Improving Investment Research for Small and Emerging Issuers Act

This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on investment research regarding small issuers, including emerging growth companies and companies considering initial public offerings. The report must: (1) include topics such as the availability of such research and potential conflicts of interest relating to its production and distribution, and (2) make recommendations for increasing small-issuer investment research.

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
2018-07-10FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-07-10FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5997)House floor actions
2018-07-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6139.House floor actions
2018-07-10FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5997-5998)House floor actions
2018-07-10FloorMr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2018-07-10CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 627.House floor actions
2018-07-10CommitteeReported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-808.House floor actions
2018-06-21CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 58 - 0.House committee actions
2018-06-21CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-06-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2018-06-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Financial services and investments
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Minority and disadvantaged businesses
  • Research administration and funding
  • Securities
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Small business
  • Women in business

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