Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019
United States116th CongressHR-5084House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 20, 2019
Summary
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019 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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Latest companion bill action
S-360: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8971-8972)
House of Representatives
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 281 - 135 (Roll no. 630). (text: CR 11/18/2019 H8927-8928)
House of Representatives
View voteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Senate