S-592 : 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
2019-06-11CommitteeCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-118.Senate
2019-02-28CommitteeCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.Senate
2019-02-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1595-1596)Senate
2019-02-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jack Reed [D] (RI)
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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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