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Public Company Advisory Committee Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-6967| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to establish the Public Company Advisory Committee within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Committee's primary purpose is to advise the SEC on its rules, regulations, and policies as they pertain to its mission of protecting investors, maintaining fair and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation. Its scope includes existing and emerging regulatory priorities, public reporting, corporate governance, the proxy process for shareholder meetings, trading in securities, and capital formation issues. Crucially, the Committee is explicitly barred from providing advice on the Commission's enforcement program. It is tasked with submitting findings and recommendations, including proposals for regulatory and legislative changes, to the SEC. The Committee will consist of 10 to 20 members appointed by the Commission, drawn from officers of public companies (excluding certain financial services firms), executives from relevant industry associations, and professional advisers such as attorneys and accountants. At least 50 percent of the members must be from public companies, and they will serve staggered four-year terms. The SEC is required to review the Committee's findings and recommendations, issuing a public statement assessing them and disclosing any intended actions. However, the Commission is not obligated to agree with or act upon any of the Committee's suggestions. This Committee is also exempt from the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4652
Public Company Advisory Committee Act of 2023
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 15.
Jan 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 19, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 479.
Mar 19, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-557.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4652
    Public Company Advisory Committee Act of 2023


  • January 7, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • January 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 15.


  • January 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 19, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 479.


  • March 19, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-557.

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Public Company Advisory Committee Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-6967| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
This legislation amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to establish the Public Company Advisory Committee within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Committee's primary purpose is to advise the SEC on its rules, regulations, and policies as they pertain to its mission of protecting investors, maintaining fair and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation. Its scope includes existing and emerging regulatory priorities, public reporting, corporate governance, the proxy process for shareholder meetings, trading in securities, and capital formation issues. Crucially, the Committee is explicitly barred from providing advice on the Commission's enforcement program. It is tasked with submitting findings and recommendations, including proposals for regulatory and legislative changes, to the SEC. The Committee will consist of 10 to 20 members appointed by the Commission, drawn from officers of public companies (excluding certain financial services firms), executives from relevant industry associations, and professional advisers such as attorneys and accountants. At least 50 percent of the members must be from public companies, and they will serve staggered four-year terms. The SEC is required to review the Committee's findings and recommendations, issuing a public statement assessing them and disclosing any intended actions. However, the Commission is not obligated to agree with or act upon any of the Committee's suggestions. This Committee is also exempt from the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4652
Public Company Advisory Committee Act of 2023
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 15.
Jan 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 19, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 479.
Mar 19, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-557.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4652
    Public Company Advisory Committee Act of 2023


  • January 7, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • January 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 15.


  • January 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 19, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 479.


  • March 19, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-557.
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8286: Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings From Politics Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesPublic-private cooperationSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)