US HR1277

Bill

US HR1277

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021

Introduced
02/24/2021

In Committee
04/21/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the submission by issuers of data relating to diversity, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers (publicly traded companies) to disclose data on the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their board of directors, director nominees, and executive officers. It also requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish a Diversity Advisory Group to study and make recommendations on strategies to increase diversity among corporate boards. The bill aims to promote transparency and diversity in corporate governance.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (13)

Gregory Meeks (D)*, Alma Adams (D), Joaquin Castro (D), Antonio Delgado (D), Josh Gottheimer (D), Chrissy Houlahan (D), Jared Huffman (D), Susie Lee (D), Carolyn Maloney (D), Lucy McBath (D), Brad Sherman (D), Mikie Sherrill (D), Nikema Williams (D),

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164. (on 01/20/2022)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1277/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1277/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1277/BILLS-117hr1277rh.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1277/BILLS-117hr1277rh.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1277/BILLS-117hr1277ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1277/BILLS-117hr1277ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1187	Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2021 Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021 Greater Accountability in Pay Act of 2021 Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021 Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act Workforce Investment Disclosure Act of 2021	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Related
HR2543	Studying Barriers to Housing Act Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act of 2022 Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Related
S374	Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021	Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.	Same As

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