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H.R.4718: Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced March 7, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 7, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act of 2016 This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish a Gender Diversity Advisory Group, composed of government, academic, and private sector representatives, to study strategies to increase gender diversity among the members of the boards of directors of issuers. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is amended to direct the SEC, by rule, to require each issuer to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 7, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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March 7, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |