House bill · H.R. 216 (119th Congress)
SEC Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Pete Sessions (U.S. Representative, TX-17, Republican)
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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.
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Committee
House Committee on Financial Services · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 7, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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