HR 4344
116th Congress
House
Finance and Financial Sector
Administrative remedies
Civil actions and liability
Federal district courts
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Investor Protection and Capital Markets Fairness Act
Introduced: September 17, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 18, 2019
Mr. Green, Al (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 18, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 314 - 95 (Roll no. 627). (text: CR H8929)
Nov 18, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 314 - 95 (Roll no. 627).(text: CR H8929)
Nov 18, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8941-8942)
Nov 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.
Nov 18, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8929-8932)
Nov 18, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4344.
Sep 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 5.
Sep 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2019 | House · vote #627 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 314–95 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Investor Protection and Capital Markets Fairness Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to seek disgorgement (i.e., repayment) as a remedy for unjust enrichment gained through a securities law violation. It also allows the SEC to seek certain injunctive relief.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1