United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1525 — Disclosure Modernization and Simplification Act of 2015

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Summary

Disclosure Modernization and Simplification Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue regulations permitting issuers to submit a summary page on annual and transition report form 10-K if each item on that page cross-references electronically or otherwise the material contained in form 10-K to which the item relates. (Sec. 3) Requires the SEC to revise regulation S-K (Standard Instructions for Filing Forms under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975) in order to: reduce the burden on smaller issuers, including emerging growth companies, accelerated filers, and smaller reporting companies (while still providing all material information to investors); and eliminate duplicative, overlapping, outdated, or unnecessary provisions. (Sec. 4) Directs the SEC to study ways to: (1) modernize and simplify requirements in regulation S-K, and (2) evaluate information delivery and presentation methods as well as explore methods to discourage repetition and disclosure of immaterial information. Requires the SEC to issue a proposed rule to implement any recommendations it makes to Congress based upon the study.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6804)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1525.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6804-6805)

  6. Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 211.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 114-279.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 0.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Prior to Referral.

  12. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  13. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1525 do?
Disclosure Modernization and Simplification Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue regulations permitting issuers to submit a summary page on annual and transition report form 10-K if each item on that page cross-references electronically or otherwise the material contained in form 10-K to which the item relates. (Sec. 3) Requires the SEC to revise regulation S-K (Standard Instructions for Filing Forms under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975) in order to: reduce the burden on smaller issuers, including emerging growth companies, accelerated filers, and smaller reporting companies (while still providing all material information to investors); and eliminate duplicative, overlapping, outdated, or unnecessary provisions. (Sec. 4) Directs the SEC to study ways to: (1) modernize and simplify requirements in regulation S-K, and (2) evaluate information delivery and presentation methods as well as explore methods to discourage repetition and disclosure of immaterial information. Requires the SEC to issue a proposed rule to implement any recommendations it makes to Congress based upon the study.
Who sponsors HR 1525?
HR 1525 is sponsored by Scott Garrett (R).
What is the current status of HR 1525?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1525?
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