legislation: 117-hr-9527

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117-hr-9527 117 hr 9527 Putting Investors First Act of 2022 Finance and Financial Sector 2022-12-14 2022-12-14 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] WI R S001213 19 Putting Investors First Act of 2022 This bill requires a proxy advisory firm to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission and prohibits an unregistered proxy advisory firm from using interstate commerce to provide proxy-voting advice, research, analysis, or recommendations to any client. With respect to these firms, the bill (1) establishes procedures for both registration and termination of registration; (2) requires each firm to employ an ombudsman, designate a compliance officer, and publicly disclose conflicts of interest; (3) allows issuers to assess and comment on proxy voting recommendations; and (4) prohibits unfair, coercive, or abusive practices. The bill establishes a private right of action against a proxy advisory firm that endorses an approved proposal that is not supported by the issuer and is found to be illegal. 2023-03-01T14:01:42Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9527

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