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- H.R.944
H.R.944: To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require improved disclosure of corporate charitable contributions, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced March 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 14, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to mandate that disclosure documents accompanying any proxy, consent, or authorization solicited by an issuer of registered securities prior to a shareholder meeting include a disclosure of the issuer's charitable contributions during the preceding fiscal year, including the identity of each recipient and the amount provided.
(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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| March 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Paul E. Gillmor (R-Ohio) |