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H.J.Res. 109

Introduced

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121".

Introduced 2/1/2024•118th Congress•House

Latest Action

The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

7/11/2024 • House

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2022, titled Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121. This bulletin provides accounting and disclosure guidance for entities related to their obligations to safeguard cryptoassets held for users of its platform.

A letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated October 31, 2023, titled Securities and Exchange Commission—Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 concluded that this bulletin is a rule for purposes of the Congressional Review Act.

Passed Senate • 5/16/2024

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]

Republican • NE-1

Sponsored 2/1/2024

Cosponsors (4)

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Rep. Nickel, Wiley [D-NC-13]

D-NC-13

Joined 2/1/2024

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Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]

R-MN-6

Joined 3/5/2024

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Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

D-FL-9

Joined 3/5/2024

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Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

R-AR-2

Joined 3/5/2024

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 1, 2024

Committee Review

February 29, 2024

Floor Debate

May 8, 2024

Passed Chamber

May 8, 2024

Other Chamber

May 9, 2024

President

May 23, 2024

Vetoed

May 31, 2024

Text Versions (5)

Received in Senate5/9/2024
Engrossed in House5/8/2024
Reported in House5/1/2024
Introduced in House2/1/2024

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHJRES
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors4