LEGISLATION/H.R. 216

SEC Act of 2025

119-HR-216119th CongressIntroduced Jan 7, 2025Finance and Financial Sector
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor

Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17](R-TX-17)

Summary

Securities Enforcement Clarity Act of 2025 or the SEC Act of 2025

This bill specifies when separate occurrences of securities law violations must be considered as a single violation for purposes of calculating penalties. Specifically, separate occurrences must be counted as a single violation when the acts in question are the result of (1) a common or a substantially overlapping cause, (2) the same misstatement or omission, or (3) a continuing failure to comply.

The bill applies to various violations of securities law, including those involving the registration, offer, and sale of securities; and the conduct of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers.

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 7, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025Library of Congress