Investment Safety: Banning Listings of Companies Linked to Adversarial Threats.
This law aims to secure US financial markets by prohibiting stock exchanges from listing securities issued by companies deemed dangerous or adversarial. This includes entities linked to forced labor, Chinese military operations, or those failing to meet US auditing standards. For citizens, this means greater protection for their investments and retirement funds by limiting exposure to high-risk entities.
Key points
US stock exchanges must prohibit the listing of securities from companies linked to forced labor (e.g., in Xinjiang) or identified as Chinese military companies.
The ban also applies to firms providing restricted communications equipment or those non-compliant with SEC auditing requirements.
The goal is to protect investors and enhance financial security, but the rule does not apply to securities already listed before the law takes effect.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4590
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2024-06-18