legislation: 114-hr-5311

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114-hr-5311 114 hr 5311 Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016 Finance and Financial Sector 2016-05-24 2016-09-28 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 621. House Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7] WI R D000614 1 Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016 (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to: (1) require a proxy advisory firm to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and (2) prohibit an unregistered proxy advisory firm from using interstate commerce to provide proxy-voting research, analysis, or recommendations to any client. With respect to such firms, the bill: (1) establishes procedures for both registration and termination of registration; (2) requires each firm to employ an ombudsman, designate a compliance officer, and file specified documents with the SEC; and (3) prohibits unfair, coercive, or abusive practices. (Sec. 4) The SEC shall report annually on its website regarding registration applications and related matters. 2023-01-11T13:33:00Z  

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