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- H.R.1611
H.R.1611: Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 17, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2017
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 17, 2017
Bill Summary
Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act of 2017 This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require each issuer to disclose, in any proxy or consent solicitation material for an annual shareholders meeting, the gender composition of its board of directors and nominees for board membership. The Securities and Exchange Commission shall establish a Gender Diversity Advisory Group, composed of government, academic, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 17, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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| March 17, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |