Only the left has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 3357 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. (D-NY) (Introduced 05/13/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.41 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; House - Financial Services Committee; House - Financial Services Committee; House - Financial Services Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/24/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (05/13/2025)
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
This bill requires issuers of securities with multi-class share structures to disclose certain information in any proxy solicitation or consent solicitation material. A multi-class share structure occurs when a company issues two or more classes of shares that have different voting rights. For example, a company may issue one class of shares with no or few voting rights for the public, and another class with more voting rights for company founders and executives.
Under the bill, the issuer must disclose certain information about each director, director nominee, named executive officer, and each beneficial owner of securities with 5% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors. Specifically, the issuer must disclose (1) the number of shares of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors beneficially owned by such person, and (2) the amount of voting power held by such person.
119 HR 3357 EH: Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3357
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act.
2.Disclosure relating to multi-class share structuresSection 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n) is amended by adding at the end the following: (l)Disclosure relating to multi-class share structures (1)DisclosureThe Commission shall, by rule, require each issuer with a multi-class share structure to disclose the information described in paragraph (2) in any proxy or consent solicitation material for an annual meeting of the shareholders of the issuer, or any other filing as the Commission determines appropriate. (2)Content of disclosureA disclosure made under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each person who is a director, director nominee, or named executive officer of the issuer, or who is the beneficial owner of securities with 5 percent or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors— (A)the number of shares of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors beneficially owned by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total number of the outstanding securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors; and (B)the amount of voting power held by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total combined voting power of all classes of the securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors. (3)Multi-class share structureIn this subsection, the term multi-class share structure means a capitalization structure that contains 2 or more types of securities that have differing amounts of voting rights in the election of directors.. Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3357 IH: Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3357IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 13, 2025Mr. Meeks introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act.2.Disclosure relating to multi-class share structuresSection 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n) is amended by adding at the end the following:(l)Disclosure relating to multi-Class share structures(1)DisclosureThe Commission shall, by rule, require each issuer with a multi-class share structure to disclose the information described in paragraph (2) in any proxy or consent solicitation material for an annual meeting of the shareholders of the issuer, or any other filing as the Commission determines appropriate.(2)ContentA disclosure made under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each person who is a director, director nominee, or named executive officer of the issuer, or who is the beneficial owner of securities with 5 percent or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors—(A)the number of shares of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors beneficially owned by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total number of the outstanding securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors; and(B)the amount of voting power held by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total combined voting power of all classes of the securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors.(3)Multi-class share structureIn this subsection, the term multi-class share structure means a capitalization structure that contains 2 or more types of securities that have differing amounts of voting rights in the election of directors..
119 HR 3357 : Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3357IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 24, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsAN ACTTo amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act.2.Disclosure relating to multi-class share structuresSection 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n) is amended by adding at the end the following:(l)Disclosure relating to multi-class share structures(1)DisclosureThe Commission shall, by rule, require each issuer with a multi-class share structure to disclose the information described in paragraph (2) in any proxy or consent solicitation material for an annual meeting of the shareholders of the issuer, or any other filing as the Commission determines appropriate.(2)Content of disclosureA disclosure made under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each person who is a director, director nominee, or named executive officer of the issuer, or who is the beneficial owner of securities with 5 percent or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors—(A)the number of shares of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors beneficially owned by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total number of the outstanding securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors; and(B)the amount of voting power held by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total combined voting power of all classes of the securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors.(3)Multi-class share structureIn this subsection, the term multi-class share structure means a capitalization structure that contains 2 or more types of securities that have differing amounts of voting rights in the election of directors..Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3357 RH: Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 90119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3357[Report No. 119–120]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 13, 2025Mr. Meeks introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesJune 3, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 13, 2025A BILLTo amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act.2.Disclosure relating to multi-class share structuresSection 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n) is amended by adding at the end the following:(l)Disclosure relating to multi-class share structures(1)DisclosureThe Commission shall, by rule, require each issuer with a multi-class share structure to disclose the information described in paragraph (2) in any proxy or consent solicitation material for an annual meeting of the shareholders of the issuer, or any other filing as the Commission determines appropriate.(2)Content of disclosureA disclosure made under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each person who is a director, director nominee, or named executive officer of the issuer, or who is the beneficial owner of securities with 5 percent or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors—(A)the number of shares of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors beneficially owned by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total number of the outstanding securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors; and(B)the amount of voting power held by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total combined voting power of all classes of the securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors.(3)Multi-class share structureIn this subsection, the term multi-class share structure means a capitalization structure that contains 2 or more types of securities that have differing amounts of voting rights in the election of directors..June 3, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
| 05/20/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/20/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0. |
| 06/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-120. |
| 06/03/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-120. |
| 06/03/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90. |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3508) |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3357. |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| 07/23/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3621-3622) |
| 07/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 31 (Roll no. 217). (text: 07/21/2025 CR H3508) |
| 07/23/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 31 (Roll no. 217). (text: 07/21/2025 CR H3508) |
| 07/23/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/24/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | 07/24/2025 Referred To |
| House - Financial Services Committee | 06/03/2025 Reported By |
| House - Financial Services Committee | 05/20/2025 Markup By |
| House - Financial Services Committee | 05/13/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector
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