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Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5084| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2019
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Feb 6, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-360
Introduced in Senate
Nov 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Nov 18, 2019
Mr. Green, Al (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 18, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8927-8929)
Nov 18, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5084.
Nov 18, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 19, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8971-8972)
Nov 19, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 281 - 135 (Roll no. 630). (text: CR 11/18/2019 H8927-8928)
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Nov 19, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • February 6, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-360
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • November 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • November 18, 2019
    Mr. Green, Al (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 18, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8927-8929)


  • November 18, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5084.


  • November 18, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 19, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8971-8972)


  • November 19, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 281 - 135 (Roll no. 630). (text: CR 11/18/2019 H8927-8928)
    View Vote


  • November 19, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 20, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1018: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019
  • S 116-360: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019
Advisory bodiesBusiness recordsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMinority employmentRacial and ethnic relationsSecuritiesSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWomen in businessWomen's employment

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5084| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2019
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 Text Versions

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3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Feb 6, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-360
Introduced in Senate
Nov 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Nov 18, 2019
Mr. Green, Al (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 18, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8927-8929)
Nov 18, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5084.
Nov 18, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 19, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8971-8972)
Nov 19, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 281 - 135 (Roll no. 630). (text: CR 11/18/2019 H8927-8928)
View Vote
Nov 19, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • February 6, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-360
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • November 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • November 18, 2019
    Mr. Green, Al (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 18, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8927-8929)


  • November 18, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5084.


  • November 18, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 19, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8971-8972)


  • November 19, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 281 - 135 (Roll no. 630). (text: CR 11/18/2019 H8927-8928)
    View Vote


  • November 19, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 20, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1018: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019
  • S 116-360: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesBusiness recordsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMinority employmentRacial and ethnic relationsSecuritiesSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWomen in businessWomen's employment