HR-1731 : Still Just a Bill

Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2019

This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue final rules requiring a registered issuer to

  • disclose in its mandatory annual report or annual proxy statement whether any member of its governing body has expertise or experience in cybersecurity; and
  • if no member has such expertise or experience, describe what other company cybersecurity aspects were taken into account by the persons responsible for identifying and evaluating nominees for the governing body.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-08CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.House floor actions
2020-12-08CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-633.House floor actions
2019-12-11CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 24.House committee actions
2019-12-11CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-12-10CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-03-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2019-03-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

James A. Himes [D] (CT-4)
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Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Corporate finance and management
  • Financial services and investments
  • Government information and archives
  • Securities
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Related Bills

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