S. 3717 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide for certain disclosures under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes.
S. 3717 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Aug 5, 2010, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 5, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 111-257
What it does
Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal the prohibition of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act against compelling the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to disclose records or information obtained from registered persons pursuant to its regulatory or oversight activities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 5, 2010
- Passed the SenateSep 21, 2010
- Passed the HouseSep 23, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentSep 24, 2010
- Became lawOct 5, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-257. (Oct 5, 2010)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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