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Protecting Americans’ Savings Act

USA119th CongressHR-8383| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by introducing new requirements for proxy voting. Its primary goal is to enhance independent decision-making in corporate governance by addressing certain voting practices. Specifically, the bill mandates the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue rules prohibiting "robovoting," defined as the automatic casting of votes based on proxy advisory firm recommendations or platforms without independent review and analysis. Additionally, it restricts institutional investors from outsourcing their voting decisions to any person other than a registered investment adviser or broker/dealer who owes a fiduciary or best interest duty to the investor. The bill also clarifies that no person is required to cast votes related to proxy or consent solicitation materials, unless specifically obligated by a fiduciary duty or existing SEC Rule 206(4)-6.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7005
Protecting Americans’ Savings Act of 2022
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7005
    Protecting Americans’ Savings Act of 2022


  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8286: Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings From Politics Act

Protecting Americans’ Savings Act

USA119th CongressHR-8383| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
This legislation aims to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by introducing new requirements for proxy voting. Its primary goal is to enhance independent decision-making in corporate governance by addressing certain voting practices. Specifically, the bill mandates the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue rules prohibiting "robovoting," defined as the automatic casting of votes based on proxy advisory firm recommendations or platforms without independent review and analysis. Additionally, it restricts institutional investors from outsourcing their voting decisions to any person other than a registered investment adviser or broker/dealer who owes a fiduciary or best interest duty to the investor. The bill also clarifies that no person is required to cast votes related to proxy or consent solicitation materials, unless specifically obligated by a fiduciary duty or existing SEC Rule 206(4)-6.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7005
Protecting Americans’ Savings Act of 2022
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7005
    Protecting Americans’ Savings Act of 2022


  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Financial Services Committee

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8286: Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings From Politics Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted