United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 8197 — Transparency in Chinese Government Investment Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Summary

Requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report on whether certain disclosures by an issuer of securities organized under the laws of China are necessary or appropriate under investor protection and fair dealing requirements. Specifically, the SEC must report on the necessity of disclosures by these issuers regarding their material financial support for certain Chinese policies or plans, material financial support received from China, and certain individuals' involvement with the Chinese government. If these disclosures are found to be necessary or appropriate, the SEC must prescribe regulations requiring such disclosures.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  2. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Finance and financial sector China Economic performance and conditions Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Political parties and affiliation Administrative law and regulatory procedures Advanced technology and technological innovations Asia Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Foreign and international corporations Government lending and loan guarantees Industrial policy and productivity Internet and video services Public contracts and procurement Research and development Securities Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Internet, web applications, social media
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8197 do?
Requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report on whether certain disclosures by an issuer of securities organized under the laws of China are necessary or appropriate under investor protection and fair dealing requirements. Specifically, the SEC must report on the necessity of disclosures by these issuers regarding their material financial support for certain Chinese policies or plans, material financial support received from China, and certain individuals' involvement with the Chinese government. If these disclosures are found to be necessary or appropriate, the SEC must prescribe regulations requiring such disclosures.
Who sponsors HR 8197?
HR 8197 is sponsored by Garland Barr (R).
What is the current status of HR 8197?
This bill died with 116th 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 8197?
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