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- H.R.3625
H.R.3625: PCAOB Whistleblower Protection Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Sept. 23, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 19, 2019
- Introduced in House - July 5, 2019
Bill Summary
PCAOB Whistleblower Protection Act of 2019 This bill establishes a whistleblower protection program at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Specifically, individuals reporting information to the PCAOB regarding securities law violations relating to audits (1) are protected from retaliation by an employer, and (2) could be eligible for a monetary reward. The reward program applies to individuals who voluntarily report original...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 23, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| Sept. 19, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 19, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Sept. 19, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3625.
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| Sept. 19, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Sept. 19, 2019 |
Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Sept. 19, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7800-7802) |
| Sept. 19, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7800-7803)
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| July 16, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| July 16, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 5, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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| July 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) |