Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019

HB 5084 Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019

US Congress 116th Congress

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019
HB-5084


About HB-5084

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.

  

Bill Texts

Engrossed 11/20/2019

Introduced 11/15/2019

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History

Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs.

11/20/2019

Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H8971-8972)

11/19/2019

On Motion To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: (2/3 Required): 281 - 135 (roll No. 630). (text: Cr 11/18/2019 H8927-8928)

11/19/2019

Motion To Reconsider Laid On The Table Agreed To Without Objection.

11/19/2019

Mr. Green, Al (tx) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill.

11/18/2019

Considered Under Suspension Of The Rules. (consideration: Cr H8927-8929; Text: Cr H8927-8928)

11/18/2019

Debate - The House Proceeded With Forty Minutes Of Debate On H.r. 5084.

11/18/2019

At The Conclusion Of Debate, The Yeas And Nays Were Demanded And Ordered. Pursuant To The Provisions Of Clause 8, Rule Xx, The Chair Announced That Further Proceedings On The Motion Would Be Postponed.

11/18/2019

Considered Under Suspension Of The Rules. (consideration: Cr H8927-8929)

11/18/2019

Introduced In House

11/14/2019

Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services.

11/14/2019