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Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1277| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2022
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5084
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1018
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 20, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 20, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
Jan 20, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-230.
Sep 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-374
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5084
    Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1018
    Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019


  • February 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • April 20, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • January 20, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.


  • January 20, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-230.


  • September 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-374
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1187: Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
  • HR 117-2543: Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act
  • S 117-374: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021
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 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1277| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2022
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 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

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5084
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1018
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 20, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 20, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
Jan 20, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-230.
Sep 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-374
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5084
    Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1018
    Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019


  • February 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • April 20, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • January 20, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.


  • January 20, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-230.


  • September 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-374
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1187: Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
  • HR 117-2543: Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act
  • S 117-374: Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021
  • 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