Corporate Finance And Management
US Congress 117th Congress
To repeal a restriction on the use of funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure shareholders of corporations have knowledge of corporate political activity. [HB-403]
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[Consumer Protection ]
To repeal a restriction on the use of funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure shareholders of corporations have knowledge of corporate political activity.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 01/21/2021
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Insurrection Financing Transparency Act of 2021 [HB-334]
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[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Safety ]
To provide law enforcement agencies investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol with the authority to require a company to disclose the beneficial owners of the company, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/05/2021
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. [HR-34]
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 03/04/2021
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Public Service Spending Integrity Act [HB-231]
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[Public Safety ]
To prevent the enrichment of certain Government officers and employees or their families through Federal funds or contracting, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Ruiz
Introduced In House on 01/06/2021
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Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2021 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021 Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2021 Redistricting Reform Act of 2021 Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States Act SAVE VOTERS Act Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 DISCLOSE Act of 2021 Honest Ads Act Stand By Every Ad Act Government By the People Act of 2021 Empower Act of 2021 Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2021 Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2021 Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Ethics in Public Service Act Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards SWAMP FLYERS Connecting Lobbyists and Electeds for Accountability and Reform Act CLEAR Act Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act Voter Registration Efficiency Act [HB-1]
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To expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Received In The Senate. on 03/11/2021
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must pass a pandemic excess profits tax on large corporations who have achieved windfall profits due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. [HR-1267]
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This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should reinstate a pandemic excess profits tax on large corporations that have made excess profits due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and direct tax revenues to fund economic relief to small businesses.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Introduced In House on 12/17/2020
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Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020 [S.4929]
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[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
A bill to address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 11/30/2020
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Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill: Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 Official Titles: Official Titles - Senate Official Titles as Introduced: An original resolution expressing the sense of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate relating to easing the burden of Federal tax compliance on small businesses. [SR-252]
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Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill: Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 Official Titles: Official Titles - Senate Official Titles as Introduced: An original resolution expressing the sense of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate relating to easing the burden of Federal tax compliance on small businesses. This bill amends provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the taxation of small
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
By Senator Vitter From Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship Filed Written Report Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-424. on 12/20/2016
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state. [SJR-7]
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state. Declares that: (1) the rights enumerated in the Constitution and other rights retained by the people are the rights of natural persons; (2) the terms "people," "person," and "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/04/2015
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to the disapproval of certain activities of certain companies, trade associations, foundations, and organizations. [SCR-45]
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[Climate Change ]
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to the disapproval of certain activities of certain companies, trade associations, foundations, and organizations. Disapproves of activities by certain corporations and trade associations, foundations, and organizations funded by those corporations deliberately to: (1) mislead the public and undermine peer-reviewed scientific research about the dangers of their products, and (2) cast doubt on science in order to protect their financial interests. Urges fossil fuel companies and allied
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4947) on 07/11/2016
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Invest In Transportation Act [S.981]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
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Invest In Transportation Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a domestic corporation to elect to repatriate its overseas income earned prior to 2015 at an effective tax rate of 6.5%. The corporation must complete the repatriation of such income during a specified five-year period and establish a domestic reinvestment plan under which not less than 25% of such income is used for investment in the United States, including for increased hiring, wages, pension contributions, energy efficiency, environmental and capital improvements,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/16/2015
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American Business for American Companies Act of 2015 [S.975]
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[National Security ]
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American Business for American Companies Act of 2015 Prohibits an executive agency from awarding a contract for the procurement of property or services (including a defense contract) to: (1) any foreign incorporated entity determined to be an inverted domestic corporation or any subsidiary of such entity, or (2) any joint venture more than 10% of which is held by such an entity or subsidiary. Directs each agency to include in each such contract awarded with a value in excess of $10 million, other than a contract for exclusively commercial items,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 04/16/2015
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Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act [S.922]
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Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the taxation of the foreign-source income of domestic corporations, to: eliminate the deferral of tax on the foreign-source income of U.S. corporations for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015; deny the foreign tax credit to large integrated oil companies that are dual capacity taxpayers; limit the offset of the foreign tax credit to income that is subject to U.S. tax; treat foreign corporations managed and controlled in the United States as domestic
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/14/2015
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Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2015 [S.915]
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Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This section increases from 5% to 10% the stock ownership threshold in a real estate investment trust (REIT) for exempting such stock as a U.S. real property interest on disposition. (Sec. 3) This section provides for an increase from 10% to 15% of the rate of withholding of tax on dispositions of U.S. real property interests. (Sec. 4) This section requires any corporation that is a U.S. real property holding company during a specified period to disclose such status to the Internal Revenue Service,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Orrin Hatch
Committee On Finance. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hatch. With Written Report No. 114-25. on 04/14/2015
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Leveling the Playing Field Act [S.891]
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Leveling the Playing Field Act Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the administration and enforcement of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. Declares that neither the administering authority (the Secretary of Commerce, or another U.S. officer given the responsibility by law) nor the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), as the case may be, is required to determine, or make any adjustments to, a countervailable subsidy rate or weighted average dumping margin based on any assumptions about information the interested
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Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/26/2015
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Financial Takeover Repeal Act of 2015 [S.89]
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[Consumer Protection ]
Financial Takeover Repeal Act of 2015 Repeals the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Revives or restores the provisions of law amended by such Act as if it had not been enacted.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/07/2015
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Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2015 [S.790]
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Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2015 Prohibits federal assistance (e.g., loans, loan guarantees, or purchases) from being provided to: (1) a municipality or a zip code (eligible entity), other than an entity that is designated an Economic Free Zone by this Act; (2) a municipality that is a debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding; or (3) a municipality that is insolvent. Sets forth requirements for the designation of an eligible entity that is a municipality as an Economic Freedom Zone for a 10-year period, including bankruptcy eligibility, insolvency, or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/18/2015
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We the People Act of 2016 [S.6]
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We the People Act of 2016 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2016 or the DISCLOSE Act of 2016 This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to: redefine "independent expenditure" to expand the meaning of express advocacy for the election or defeat of a candidate; expand the period for treating communications as electioneering communications; repeal the prohibition against contributions by minors; and prescribe disclosure requirements for campaign-related disbursements by corporations, labor
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 06/16/2016
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A bill to clarify that funding for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is not subject to the sequester. [S.548]
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[Budget and Spending ]
A bill to clarify that funding for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is not subject to the sequester. Makes any sequestration ordered by the President under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) inapplicable to funding of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Budget. on 02/24/2015
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Mortgage Finance Act of 2015 [S.495]
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[Real Estate ]
[Housing ]
[Insurance ]
[Investments ]
Mortgage Finance Act of 2015 Appoints the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) receiver of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (government sponsored enterprises or GSEs) and places them into irrevocable receivership, effective on the date on which the Mortgage Finance Agency (MFA) established by this Act is operational and able to perform the guarantee function for qualified mortgage-backed securities collateralized by qualified residential mortgages. Directs the FHFA
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Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Isakson
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 02/12/2015