H.R. 216 · 119th Congress

SEC Act of 2025

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Introduced: 1/7/2025

Current status: In committee

Introduced by: Pete Sessions (R · TX-17)

Bill ID: 119hr216

Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Securities Enforcement Clarity Act of 2025 or the SEC Act of 2025 This bill specifies when separate occurrences of securities law violations must be considered as a single violation for purposes of calculating penalties. Specifically, separate occurrences must be counted as a single violation when the acts in question are the result of (1) a common or a substantially overlapping cause, (2) the same misstatement or omission, or (3) a continuing failure to comply. The bill applies to various violations of securities law, including those involving the registration, offer, and sale of securities; and the conduct of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/7/2025

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