H.R. 4344 · 116th Congress
Investor Protection and Capital Markets Fairness Act
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Ben McAdams
- Introduced
- 2019-09-17
- Latest action
- 2019-11-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Summary
Investor Protection and Capital Markets Fairness Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to seek disgorgement (i.e., repayment) as a remedy for unjust enrichment gained through a securities law violation. It also allows the SEC to seek certain injunctive relief.