Public Company Advisory Committee Act of 2026 | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 6967
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6967SecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Public Company Advisory Committee Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 7· LAST ACTION MAR 19
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it would create a dedicated platform for public companies to directly influence the rules set by the SEC. Currently, the SEC gathers input through various channels, but this committee would establish a consistent, formal body specifically representing the public company viewpoint. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to SEC regulations that are more attuned to the practical realities and concerns of large corporations, potentially affecting compliance costs and operational flexibility for these companies. This could also influence market efficiency and capital formation.
If the bill does not become law, the SEC would continue to rely on existing public comment periods, expert panels, and other advisory groups that may have broader representation or different mandates. Voters should care because the rules governing public companies impact everything from the availability of investment opportunities to the transparency of corporate financial reporting, which in turn affects their investments, retirement savings, and the overall health of the economy.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Establishes the Public Company Advisory Committee within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This creates a new, formal body specifically dedicated to providing input from public companies to the SEC.
PROVISION 02
Defines the committee's purpose as advising the SEC on rules and policies related to investor protection, market fairness, and capital formation for public companies, but specifically excludes advice on enforcement actions.
This provision clarifies the scope of the committee's influence and its limitations, focusing on rulemaking rather than individual cases.
PROVISION 03
Outlines the membership, requiring 10-20 members primarily from public companies, industry associations, and professional advisors, with at least 50% from public companies.
This ensures that the committee's perspective is heavily weighted towards the views and experiences of public company executives and their advisors.
PROVISION 04
Exempts the committee from the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
This means the committee would operate with less public transparency regarding its meetings, records, and decision-making processes compared to other federal advisory bodies.
PROVISION 05
Requires the SEC to review committee findings and recommendations and issue a public statement assessing them and disclosing any intended actions.
This mandates that the SEC formally acknowledge and respond to the committee's input, even if it is not required to follow the advice.
This bill matters because it would create a dedicated platform for public companies to directly influence the rules set by the SEC. Currently, the SEC gathers input through various channels, but this committee would establish a consistent, formal body specifically representing the public company viewpoint. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to SEC regulations that are more attuned to the practical realities and concerns of large corporations, potentially affecting compliance costs and operational flexibility for these companies. This could also influence market efficiency and capital formation.
If the bill does not become law, the SEC would continue to rely on existing public comment periods, expert panels, and other advisory groups that may have broader representation or different mandates. Voters should care because the rules governing public companies impact everything from the availability of investment opportunities to the transparency of corporate financial reporting, which in turn affects their investments, retirement savings, and the overall health of the economy.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Establishes the Public Company Advisory Committee within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This creates a new, formal body specifically dedicated to providing input from public companies to the SEC.
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Defines the committee's purpose as advising the SEC on rules and policies related to investor protection, market fairness, and capital formation for public companies, but specifically excludes advice on enforcement actions.
This provision clarifies the scope of the committee's influence and its limitations, focusing on rulemaking rather than individual cases.
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Outlines the membership, requiring 10-20 members primarily from public companies, industry associations, and professional advisors, with at least 50% from public companies.
This ensures that the committee's perspective is heavily weighted towards the views and experiences of public company executives and their advisors.
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Exempts the committee from the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
This means the committee would operate with less public transparency regarding its meetings, records, and decision-making processes compared to other federal advisory bodies.
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Requires the SEC to review committee findings and recommendations and issue a public statement assessing them and disclosing any intended actions.
This mandates that the SEC formally acknowledge and respond to the committee's input, even if it is not required to follow the advice.
GLOSSARY
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
A major federal law that regulates the secondary trading of securities (like stocks and bonds) and established the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
An independent U.S. government agency responsible for protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly markets, and facilitating capital formation.
Public Company
A company that has issued securities through an initial public offering (IPO) and whose stock is traded on a stock exchange or in the over-the-counter market.
Capital Formation
The process by which businesses and individuals acquire or accumulate money and assets for investment or to fund business activities.
Corporate Governance
The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled, including the relationships among a company's management, its board of directors, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
Proxy Process
The method by which shareholders vote on company matters, such as electing board members or approving mergers, often by assigning their voting rights to a representative if they cannot attend a meeting.
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTS
MAR 19
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-557.
COMMITTEE
MAR 19
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 479.
CALENDARS
JAN 22
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
COMMITTEE
JAN 22
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 15.
A U.S. law that sets standard procedures for the formation and operation of federal advisory committees, generally requiring transparency in their meetings and records.
