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Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act

1/4/2024, 6:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1161

Bill 118 hr 1161, also known as the Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to align the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with the activities of the International Development Association (IDA), which is a part of the World Bank.

The IDA provides financial assistance to the world's poorest countries, helping them to reduce poverty and improve their economic development. However, the current regulations of the SEC may hinder the IDA's ability to carry out its mission effectively. This bill aims to address this issue by ensuring that the SEC regulations are in line with the IDA's activities and goals.

Specifically, the bill seeks to exempt certain securities issued by the IDA from SEC registration requirements. This exemption would allow the IDA to raise funds more efficiently and effectively, enabling it to better support the development efforts of the world's poorest countries. Overall, the Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act is a bipartisan effort to support the important work of the IDA and help alleviate poverty in developing countries. It is currently being considered by Congress and has the potential to have a positive impact on global development efforts.

Congressional Summary of HR 1161

Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act

This bill exempts from securities regulations any securities issued by the International Development Association of the World Bank. The association provides loans and grants to developing countries. The Securities and Exchange Commission may suspend this exemption at any time.

Current Status of Bill HR 1161

Bill HR 1161 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2023. Bill HR 1161 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2023.  Bill HR 1161's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 233. as of December 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1161

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1161

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

- Banking and financial institutions regulation
- Multilateral development programs
- Securities
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1161

Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act
Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act
Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act
To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member.

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