HCONRES 429 · 109th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and women in upper level positions of management, and expressing the sense of the Congress that active measures should be taken to increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry.

Introduced 2006-06-13· Sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.(2006-07-24)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes that minorities and women still face unique challenges entering into and obtaining upper level positions within the financial services industry; and (2) encourages financial institutions to take specified steps to increase participation of women and minorities in the industry. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) active measures should be taken by employers and educational institutions to increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry; and (2) diversity within the financial services industry is vitally important not only to promoting innovation and creativity in the industry but to developing a more inclusive workforce for a fair and just economy.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats