H.R. 4790 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Shareholder Protection Act of 2010
H.R. 4790 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 9, 2010, sponsored by Michael E. Capuano with 49 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 49
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Shareholder Protection Act of 2010 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require that any solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to any security of an issuer: (1) describe the specific nature and total amount of expenditures proposed for political activities for the forthcoming fiscal year; and (2) provide for a separate shareholder vote to authorize such proposed expenditures.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael E. Capuano (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 49 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362. (Sep 22, 2010)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
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