HR 1262
105th Congress
House
Finance and Financial Sector
Authorization
Conferences
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Independent regulatory commissions
International Affairs
International agencies
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities regulation
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Securities and Exchange Commission Authorization Act of 1997
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21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 27, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Nov 13, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10943-10944)
Nov 13, 1997
Mr. Armey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 1, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 230 - 170 (Roll no. 489).
Oct 1, 1997
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8297-8298)
Sep 29, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 29, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 29, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8084-8086)
Sep 29, 1997
Mr. Oxley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
Sep 26, 1997
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-274.
Jul 23, 1997
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 21, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 9, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Apr 9, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 1997 | House · vote #489 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass | Failed | 230–170 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Securities and Exchange Commission Authorization Act of 1997 - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to authorize appropriations for the Securities and Exchange Commission for FY 1998 and 1999. Itemizes certain miscellaneous expenses for which the funds may be used.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Bill text
4 versions
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1
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