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HR 8521 117th Congress House Finance and Financial Sector Financial services and investments Securities

INDEX Act

Introduced: September 15, 2022 Introduced by: Huizenga, Bill Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
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Jul 27, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 27, 2022
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

INvestor Democracy is EXpected Act or the INDEX Act

This bill establishes guidelines for passively managed funds (e.g., index funds) that vote shares on behalf of fund investors in proxy shareholder votes. Under the bill, these funds generally must vote shares on a proportional basis according to instructions from fund investors.

The bill establishes an exemption for routine matters and matters requiring approval of a majority of outstanding securities. Additionally, the bill establishes a safe harbor from these requirements for investment advisers.

What's happening now July 27, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8521: INDEX Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8521/
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"H.R. 8521: INDEX Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8521/.
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H.R. 8521, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8521/.
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