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US HB2190

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill Foster

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require publicly traded companies to disclose political expenditures to the SEC and shareholders through quarterly reports

  • Quarterly reports must include description, date, and amount of each political expenditure, plus candidate names, offices sought, and party affiliations for election-related spending

  • Annual reports must summarize all political expenditures exceeding $10,000 and disclose planned political spending for the upcoming fiscal year

  • Covered expenditures include independent expenditures, electioneering communications, and dues paid to trade associations or 501(c) organizations that engage in political activities

  • SEC must make reports publicly searchable on its website and EDGAR system within 180 days of enactment, with GAO providing periodic oversight evaluations to Congress

Legislative Description

Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2025

Finance and financial sector

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Services3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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