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Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3641| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2020
Katie Porter

Katie Porter

Democratic Representative

California

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2019 This bill increases civil and administrative monetary penalties for securities laws violations. The bill also adds a fourth tier of monetary penalties for violations by a person that, within the five-year period preceding the violation (1) was criminally convicted for securities fraud; or (2) became subject to a judgment or order imposing monetary, equitable, or administrative relief in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) action alleging fraud. In addition, the bill expands penalties for violations of certain federal court injunctions or SEC orders.

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Jun 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1854
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 16, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 16, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.
Feb 27, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 331.
Feb 27, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-410.
  • June 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1854
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • July 16, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 16, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.


  • February 27, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 331.


  • February 27, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-410.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 116-1854: Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2019
Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityFinancial services and investmentsFraud offenses and financial crimesSecurities

Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3641| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2020
Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2019 This bill increases civil and administrative monetary penalties for securities laws violations. The bill also adds a fourth tier of monetary penalties for violations by a person that, within the five-year period preceding the violation (1) was criminally convicted for securities fraud; or (2) became subject to a judgment or order imposing monetary, equitable, or administrative relief in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) action alleging fraud. In addition, the bill expands penalties for violations of certain federal court injunctions or SEC orders.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1854
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 16, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 16, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.
Feb 27, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 331.
Feb 27, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-410.
  • June 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1854
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • July 16, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 16, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.


  • February 27, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 331.


  • February 27, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-410.
Katie Porter

Katie Porter

Democratic Representative

California

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 116-1854: Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityFinancial services and investmentsFraud offenses and financial crimesSecurities