HR 4177
118th Congress
House
Finance and Financial Sector
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2023
Introduced: June 15, 2023
Introduced by:
Meeks, Gregory W.
Democratic
· New York
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In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2023
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
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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