Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act

This bill expands securities disclosure requirements applicable to directors, officers, and certain stockholders to include the securities of a foreign private issuer.

Bill 118 s 1169, also known as the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to hold foreign individuals accountable for their involvement in corrupt practices that harm the United States.

The bill aims to address the issue of foreign individuals who engage in corrupt activities that have a negative impact on the US economy and national security. It seeks to prevent these individuals from using the US financial system to launder money or hide assets obtained through corrupt means.

One of the key provisions of the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act is the establishment of a new task force within the Department of Justice. This task force would be responsible for investigating and prosecuting foreign individuals who are involved in corrupt activities that harm the US. Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance transparency and accountability in the US financial system. It requires foreign individuals to disclose their ownership interests in US companies and real estate, as well as any financial transactions they conduct in the US. Overall, the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act is aimed at combating corruption and protecting the US economy and national security from the harmful actions of foreign individuals. It seeks to ensure that those who engage in corrupt practices are held accountable for their actions.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1169

Introduced on
2023-04-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/17/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act

This bill expands securities disclosure requirements applicable to directors, officers, and certain stockholders to include the securities of a foreign private issuer.

Bill 118 s 1169, also known as the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to hold foreign individuals accountable for their involvement in corrupt practices that harm the United States.

The bill aims to address the issue of foreign individuals who engage in corrupt activities that have a negative impact on the US economy and national security. It seeks to prevent these individuals from using the US financial system to launder money or hide assets obtained through corrupt means.

One of the key provisions of the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act is the establishment of a new task force within the Department of Justice. This task force would be responsible for investigating and prosecuting foreign individuals who are involved in corrupt activities that harm the US. Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance transparency and accountability in the US financial system. It requires foreign individuals to disclose their ownership interests in US companies and real estate, as well as any financial transactions they conduct in the US. Overall, the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act is aimed at combating corruption and protecting the US economy and national security from the harmful actions of foreign individuals. It seeks to ensure that those who engage in corrupt practices are held accountable for their actions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address disclosures by directors, officers, and principal stockholders of foreign private issuers, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Finance and Financial Sector

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/29/2023

Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act

This bill expands securities disclosure requirements applicable to directors, officers, and certain stockholders to include the securities of a foreign private issuer.


Latest Action4/17/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.