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HOUSE 4177118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2023

Last Action
6/15/2023

Actions

  • 2023-06-15Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • 2023-06-15Introduced in House
  • 2023-06-15Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-06-15 (00)

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2023

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.

Cosponsors (6)

  • NYDIA VELAZQUEZ (D-NY)
  • Al Green (D-TX)
  • Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
  • David Scott (D-GA)
  • Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
  • Katie Porter (D-CA)
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