HR 1277 · 117th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-02-24· Sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.(2022-01-20)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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H.R. 1277, Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021

May 25, 2021

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on April 21, 2021

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Cosponsors (12)

12 Democrats