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H.R. 2827 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to clarify provisions relating to the regulation of municipal advisors, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2827 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on Aug 26, 2011, sponsored by Robert J. Dold with 39 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Aug 26, 2011
Co-sponsors
39
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector

What it does

(Sec. 1) Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to permit a non-registered municipal securities advisor, on behalf of a municipal entity or an obligated person, to: (1) provide advice regarding either municipal financial products or the issuance of such products, and (2) undertake the solicitation of a municipal entity. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Robert J. Dold (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 30 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedAug 26, 2011
  • Passed the HouseSep 19, 2012
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sep 20, 2012)

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