Search Results for keywords:"financial regulations"

Search Results: keywords:"financial regulations"

S. 5237 — To prohibit index funds from investing in Chinese companies, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:691
S. 5237, titled the "No China in Index Funds Act," aims to stop index funds from investing in companies tied to China. It defines what constitutes a "Chinese company" and prohibits investment companies or hedge funds from holding these investments. If an index fund already...
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This bill, called the "No China in Index Funds Act," wants to make a rule that index funds can't invest in companies from China, and if they already have such investments, they need to sell them within 180 days or pay big fines.
H. J. RES. 209 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments To Form N–4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:276
H. J. RES. 209 is a proposed joint resolution aimed at expressing congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This SEC rule involves the registration and amendment processes for financial products like Index-Linked Annuities and...
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H. J. RES. 209 is a plan from Congress saying "no" to new rules about certain types of savings plans called annuities. If Congress agrees, these rules won't be used anymore.
S. 5480 — To repeal the debt ceiling, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:898
The bill S. 5480, titled the "End the Threat of Default Act of 2024," proposes to eliminate the federal debt ceiling, which is currently a legal limit on the amount of money the United States government can borrow. The bill would repeal the relevant section of the U.S. Code...
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The bill wants to stop having a limit on how much money the government can borrow, so it can always pay for what it needs without worrying about hitting a borrowing cap. It also makes sure that rules are clear for handling special funds when they can't borrow more money just yet.
H. R. 2799 — An Act To make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes.
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March 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:12,016
The "Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023," or H. R. 2799, aims to reform the capital markets in the United States. It includes provisions to simplify financial regulations, support small businesses, and enhance investment opportunities. Key changes include adjusting the...
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The "Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023" is a plan to make it easier for people and businesses to buy and sell things they own, like company shares, by changing some rules and making it simpler for small businesses and investors to do their jobs.
H. J. RES. 195 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts to Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:243
H. J. RES. 195 aims to nullify a rule put forward by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The rule in question involves the "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z)" and the use of digital user accounts for accessing Buy Now, Pay Later loans. This joint resolution expresses...
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H. J. RES. 195 is like when someone says "no" to a new rule about how people can borrow money using special online accounts called "Buy Now, Pay Later." If the rule is stopped, it won't be used anymore.
H. J. RES. 109 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121.
May 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:235
H. J. RES. 109 is a joint resolution by the United States Congress expressing disapproval of a rule by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121." The resolution declares that this rule should have no legal power or effect. The opinion that...
Simple Explanation
The big group of people in charge of making rules (Congress) said they don't like a new rule made by the people who check money stuff (the SEC) because they think it shouldn't be a rule at all. So now, they're telling everyone that this new money rule shouldn't count anymore.
H. R. 8177 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to require senior Government officials and their family members to divest foreign financial interests, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,092
H.R. 8177, also known as the “Stop Foreign Payoffs Act,” aims to require senior U.S. Government officials and their family members to sell any foreign financial interests they hold. These individuals are also prohibited from receiving payments from foreign businesses. The...
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The Stop Foreign Payoffs Act (H.R. 8177) wants big U.S. Government bosses and their families to sell any foreign money stuff they own and not get paid by foreign companies, so they focus on America first. If they don't follow the rules, they might get in trouble with the government.
H. R. 8339 — To make improvements to the securities laws, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,239
The SEC Reform and Restructuring Act aims to improve how the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) makes and reviews regulations. It requires the SEC to assess the costs and benefits of its rules and consider their cumulative effects. Additionally, the bill proposes...
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The SEC Reform and Restructuring Act is a plan to make the SEC, which helps keep companies honest and safe in money matters, work better and be clearer. It wants to make sure new rules aren't too much trouble and are fair, and it also wants to check how the SEC handles technology and company checks.

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