S. 327 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Fair Access to Investment Research Act of 2017
S. 327 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 2017, sponsored by Dean Heller with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 115-66
What it does
Fair Access to Investment Research Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish and implement a "safe harbor" for certain investment fund research reports published by brokers and dealers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dean Heller (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 11, 2017
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentSep 29, 2017
- Became lawOct 6, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Oct 6, 2017)
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