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Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Congressional Summary of S 837
Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2023
This bill increases the maximum civil and administrative monetary penalties for securities laws violations.
The bill also adds a fourth tier of monetary penalties for violations by a person who, within the five-year period preceding the violation (1) was criminally convicted for securities fraud; or (2) became subject to a judgment or order imposing monetary, equitable, or administrative relief in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) action alleging fraud.
In addition, the bill expands penalties for violations of certain federal court injunctions or SEC orders.
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Current Status of Bill S 837
Bill S 837 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2023. Bill S 837 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 16, 2023. Bill S 837's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S827-828) as of March 16, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 837
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 837
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 837
Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2023
Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2023
A bill to enhance civil penalties under the Federal securities laws, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 837
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