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Transparency in Chinese Government Investment Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8197| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2020
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Transparency in Chinese Government Investment Act of 2020 This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report on whether certain disclosures by an issuer of securities organized under the laws of China are necessary or appropriate under investor protection and fair dealing requirements. Specifically, the SEC must report on the necessity of disclosures by these issuers regarding their material financial support for certain Chinese policies or plans, material financial support received from China, and certain individuals' involvement with the Chinese government. If these disclosures are found to be necessary or appropriate, the SEC must prescribe regulations requiring such disclosures.
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Timeline
Sep 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • September 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7924: Transparency in Chinese Government Investment Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAsiaChinaComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsIndustrial policy and productivityInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPolitical parties and affiliationPublic contracts and procurementResearch and developmentSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Transparency in Chinese Government Investment Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8197| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2020
Transparency in Chinese Government Investment Act of 2020 This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report on whether certain disclosures by an issuer of securities organized under the laws of China are necessary or appropriate under investor protection and fair dealing requirements. Specifically, the SEC must report on the necessity of disclosures by these issuers regarding their material financial support for certain Chinese policies or plans, material financial support received from China, and certain individuals' involvement with the Chinese government. If these disclosures are found to be necessary or appropriate, the SEC must prescribe regulations requiring such disclosures.
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Timeline
Sep 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • September 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7924: Transparency in Chinese Government Investment Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAsiaChinaComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsIndustrial policy and productivityInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPolitical parties and affiliationPublic contracts and procurementResearch and developmentSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)