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- H.R.1653
H.R.1653: Securities Litigation Improvement Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 16, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Securities Litigation Improvement Act of 1997 - Amends the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to proscribe bringing a private civil action in State court or under State law (including a pendent State claim to an action under Federal law) which alleges: (1) a misrepresentation or omission in connection with the purchase or sale of a covered security (a security that is exclusively under Federal registration); or (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
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| May 16, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Campbell (R-Calif.) |