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H.R. 8241

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SEC Transparency Act of 2024
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · May 2, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
May 2, 2024
Cosponsors (5)
0D 5R
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The SEC Transparency Act of 2024 would require the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission to testify before Congress at least twice a year about the agency's activities and operations. The bill specifically mandates these semiannual hearings before the House Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Additionally, at least once per year, the other SEC commissioners would be required to join the Chairman during these testimony sessions. The legislation does not establish new funding requirements or create spending provisions, as it simply formalizes congressional oversight procedures. This bill would affect the SEC leadership and Congress, establishing a regular reporting mechanism to keep lawmakers informed about the commission's regulatory actions and priorities.

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