S.J.RES.9: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8, of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the disclosure of payments by resource extraction issuers.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Jan. 30, 2017
  • Latest Major Action May 15, 2018

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Bill Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the "Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers" rule finalized by the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 27, 2016. (The rule, mandated under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, requires resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to governments for the commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals.)

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with S.J.RES.9.

Bill Actions

Date Description
May 15, 2018
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
May 15, 2018
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.
Jan. 30, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S492-493)
Jan. 30, 2017

Introduced in the Senate by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

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