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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 24, 2021Finance and Financial Sector
H.R. 1277

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Jan 20, 2022)

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.

What just happenedJan 20, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5](D-NY)Sponsor
12 cosponsors12 D
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  1. Jan 20, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.

  2. Jan 20, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-230.

    Financial Services Committee
  3. Jan 20, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-230.

    Financial Services Committee
  4. Apr 21, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Financial Services Committee
  5. Apr 21, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Financial Services Committee
  6. Apr 20, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Financial Services Committee
  7. Feb 24, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  8. Feb 24, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  9. Feb 24, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseJan 20, 20227

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.

Introduced in HouseFeb 24, 2021

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.

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 — Informed