Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021

3/8/2023, 8:11 PM
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
Bill 117 HR 1087, also known as the Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021, aims to increase transparency and accountability in corporate political spending. The bill requires publicly traded companies to disclose their political expenditures to their shareholders and the public. This includes contributions to political candidates, parties, and organizations, as well as any independent expenditures or electioneering communications.

The bill also mandates that companies establish policies and procedures for overseeing their political spending and disclose these policies to shareholders. Additionally, companies must report any political spending in their annual reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021 seeks to ensure that shareholders are informed about how their investments are being used for political purposes and hold companies accountable for their political activities. By increasing transparency and oversight of corporate political spending, the bill aims to promote greater accountability and integrity in the political process. Overall, the Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021 is designed to provide shareholders and the public with more information about corporate political activities and promote transparency and accountability in the realm of corporate political spending.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 1087

Introduced on
2021-02-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
Bill 117 HR 1087, also known as the Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021, aims to increase transparency and accountability in corporate political spending. The bill requires publicly traded companies to disclose their political expenditures to their shareholders and the public. This includes contributions to political candidates, parties, and organizations, as well as any independent expenditures or electioneering communications.

The bill also mandates that companies establish policies and procedures for overseeing their political spending and disclose these policies to shareholders. Additionally, companies must report any political spending in their annual reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021 seeks to ensure that shareholders are informed about how their investments are being used for political purposes and hold companies accountable for their political activities. By increasing transparency and oversight of corporate political spending, the bill aims to promote greater accountability and integrity in the political process. Overall, the Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021 is designed to provide shareholders and the public with more information about corporate political activities and promote transparency and accountability in the realm of corporate political spending.

Policy Areas
Finance and Financial Sector

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 36.