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Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021
Introduced: February 24, 2021
Introduced by:
Meeks, Gregory W.
Democratic
· New York
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7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 20, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
Jan 20, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-230.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 20, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021
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.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
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