H.R. 4344
Referred to CommitteeInvestor Protection and Capital Markets Fairness Act
Introduced 9/17/2019•116th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
11/19/2019 • Senate
Summary
Investor Protection and Capital Markets Fairness Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to seek disgorgement (i.e., repayment) as a remedy for unjust enrichment gained through a securities law violation. It also allows the SEC to seek certain injunctive relief.
Passed House • 11/18/2019
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector
Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityFederal district courtsFraud offenses and financial crimesSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
CBO Cost Estimates (1)
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)
Party Breakdown
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Republicans
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Cosponsors (1)
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
September 17, 2019
Committee Review
September 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Floor Debate
November 18, 2019
Passed Chamber
November 18, 2019
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (3)
Referred in Senate11/19/2019
Engrossed in House11/18/2019
Introduced in House9/17/2019