INDEX Act
- Last Action
- 5/8/2025
Actions
- 2025-05-08Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 2025-05-08Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-05-08 (00)
INvestor Democracy is EXpected Act or the INDEX Act
This bill establishes guidelines for passively managed funds (e.g., index funds) that vote shares on behalf of fund investors in proxy shareholder votes. Under the bill, these funds generally must vote shares on a proportional basis according to instructions from fund investors.
The bill establishes an exemption for routine matters and matters requiring approval of a majority of outstanding securities. Additionally, the bill establishes a safe harbor from these requirements for investment advisers.
Cosponsors (9)
- Steve Daines (R-MT)
- John Cornyn (R-TX)
- Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
- Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
- Rick Scott (R-FL)
- John Kennedy (R-LA)
- Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
- Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
- Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
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