119th Congress Finance and Financial Sector
H.R. 216: SEC Act of 2025
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Summary
This bill specifies when separate occurrences of securities law violations must be considered as a single violation for purposes of calculating penalties. Specifically, separate occurrences must be counted as a single violation when the acts in question are the result of (1) a common or a substantially overlapping cause, (2) the same misstatement or omission, or (3) a continuing failure to comply.
The bill applies to various violations of securities law, including those involving the registration, offer, and sale of securities; and the conduct of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers.
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History
- Introduced in the House by Pete Sessions.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.