Bill Title
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the submission by issuers of data relating to diversity and for other purposes.
Committees
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Bill Summary
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019 This bill requires certain issuers of securities to disclose the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their boards of directors and executive officers, as well as the status of any of those directors and officers as a veteran. It also requires the disclosure of any plan to promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among these groups. The Securities and Exchange Commission must establish a Diversity Advisory Group to report on strategies to increase gender, racial, and ethnic diversity among board members.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Date
Nov. 19, 2019
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act