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Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019

Introduced: November 18, 2019 Introduced by: Meeks, Gregory W. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 20, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 19, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 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)
Nov 19, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8971-8972)
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5084.
Nov 18, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8927-8929)
Nov 18, 2019
Mr. Green, Al (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Nov 14, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 19, 2019 House · vote #630 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 281–135 See who voted →
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Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019

This bill 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.

What's happening now November 20, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 360 Related bill Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019
  • HR 1018 Related bill Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Houlahan, Chrissy
Pennsylvania · Dec 21, 2020
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Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Nov 18, 2019
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Nov 18, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5084: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5084/
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"H.R. 5084: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5084/.
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