Disclosing Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3286, also known as the Disclosing Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require certain entities to disclose their investments in foreign adversaries, specifically countries or entities that pose a threat to the national security of the United States.

Under this bill, entities such as pension funds, endowments, and other institutional investors would be required to report any investments they have in countries or entities that are identified as foreign adversaries by the US government. This information would then be made publicly available in a searchable database, allowing for greater transparency and accountability in investment practices.

The bill also includes provisions for the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a process for identifying and updating the list of foreign adversaries, as well as penalties for entities that fail to comply with the disclosure requirements. Overall, the Disclosing Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act of 2023 aims to ensure that US entities are aware of and accountable for their investments in countries or entities that may pose a threat to national security, promoting greater transparency and safeguarding against potential risks.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3286

Introduced on
2023-11-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/9/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3286, also known as the Disclosing Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require certain entities to disclose their investments in foreign adversaries, specifically countries or entities that pose a threat to the national security of the United States.

Under this bill, entities such as pension funds, endowments, and other institutional investors would be required to report any investments they have in countries or entities that are identified as foreign adversaries by the US government. This information would then be made publicly available in a searchable database, allowing for greater transparency and accountability in investment practices.

The bill also includes provisions for the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a process for identifying and updating the list of foreign adversaries, as well as penalties for entities that fail to comply with the disclosure requirements. Overall, the Disclosing Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act of 2023 aims to ensure that US entities are aware of and accountable for their investments in countries or entities that may pose a threat to national security, promoting greater transparency and safeguarding against potential risks.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend the rules of the Commission relating to disclosures by advisors of private funds, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Finance and Financial Sector

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/9/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.