118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4177Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2023

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the submission by issuers of data relating to diversity, and for other purposes.

Finance and financial sector
Introduced Jun 15, 2023
Last action Jun 15, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jun 15, 2023
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Referred
Jun 15, 2023
Financial Services
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires certain issuers of securities to disclose the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their boards of directors and executive officers, as well as the status of any of those directors and officers as a veteran. It also requires the disclosure of any plan to promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among these groups. The Securities and Exchange Commission must establish a Diversity Advisory Group to report on strategies to increase gender, racial, and ethnic diversity among board members.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.