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Congress Disapproves SEC Rule on Shareholder Proposals

Congress has rejected new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules regarding how shareholders can submit proposals. This means that the previous, less restrictive rules for shareholder participation in company governance remain in effect, potentially making it easier for citizens who are shareholders to influence corporate decisions.
Key points
Congress disapproved the SEC rule on procedural requirements and resubmission thresholds for shareholder proposals.
The rejection means the SEC's November 2020 rule will not take effect, maintaining existing regulations.
This makes it easier for shareholders, including individual citizens, to submit and resubmit proposals at company meetings.
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Additional Information
A joint resolution 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 "Procedural Requirements and Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8".
Print number: SJRES 16
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2021-03-25