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Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act

USA119th CongressS-3831| Senate 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
Ruben Gallego

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act" proposes to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, introducing new disclosure requirements for companies with a multi-class share structure . This structure is defined as having two or more classes of securities with differing voting rights in the election of directors. The bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish rules mandating these issuers to disclose specific information in proxy or consent solicitation materials, or other appropriate filings. This required disclosure includes, for directors, executive officers, and beneficial owners holding 5% or more of voting power, their percentage of total outstanding voting shares and their percentage of total combined voting power. The legislation aims to increase transparency regarding the distribution of voting control within companies that utilize such capitalization structures.
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Jul 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3357
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • July 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3357
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • February 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act

USA119th CongressS-3831| Senate 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
The "Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act" proposes to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, introducing new disclosure requirements for companies with a multi-class share structure . This structure is defined as having two or more classes of securities with differing voting rights in the election of directors. The bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish rules mandating these issuers to disclose specific information in proxy or consent solicitation materials, or other appropriate filings. This required disclosure includes, for directors, executive officers, and beneficial owners holding 5% or more of voting power, their percentage of total outstanding voting shares and their percentage of total combined voting power. The legislation aims to increase transparency regarding the distribution of voting control within companies that utilize such capitalization structures.
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Timeline
Jul 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3357
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • July 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3357
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • February 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Ruben Gallego

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

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