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HR 4479 105th Congress House

Securities Investors Privacy Enhancement Act of 1998

Official title: To require brokers, dealers, investment companies, and investment advisers to protect the confidentiality of financial information obtained concerning their customers, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 13, 1998 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Aug 7, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1603)
Aug 6, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Aug 6, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 7, 1998

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1603)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Securities Investors Privacy Enhancement Act of 1998 - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to prescribe guidelines under which registered securities associations, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, shall adopt rules and regulations requiring brokers and dealers to protect the confidentiality of financial information relating to their customers.

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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Oct 13, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4479: Securities Investors Privacy Enhancement Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4479/
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"H.R. 4479: Securities Investors Privacy Enhancement Act of 1998." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4479/.
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