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- H.R.3970
H.R.3970: Truth and Accountability in Accounting Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 14, 2002
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Truth and Accountability in Accounting Act of 2002 - Directs: (1) the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to review annually the impact of unresolved accounting standards issues on the clarity, transparency, and quality of financial reporting by publicly traded companies; (2) the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to respond to such report; and (3) the General Accounting Office (GAO) to evaluate such review mechanisms.Amends the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
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| March 14, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) |