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Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act

H.R. 3357 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 3357119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 05/13/2025REP. MEEKSD-NY · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.41 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR

1 member · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Meeks, Gregory W. (D-NY) (Introduced 05/13/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.41 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; House - Financial Services Committee; House - Financial Services Committee; House - Financial Services Committee
Latest Action07/24/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Roll Call Votes1
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Summary (1)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

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.

Introduced in House (IH)

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..

Referred in Senate (RFS)

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.

Reported in House (RH)

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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All Actions (17)

DateChamberAll Actions
05/13/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
05/13/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
05/13/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
05/20/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
05/20/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
06/03/2025Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-120.
06/03/2025House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-120.
06/03/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
07/21/2025House floor actionsMr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/21/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3508)
07/21/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3357.
07/21/2025House floor actionsAt 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.
07/23/2025House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3621-3622)
07/23/2025Library of CongressPassed/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)
07/23/2025House floor actionsOn 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)
07/23/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/24/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleEnhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo 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 textEnhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEnhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseEnhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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 IntroducedEnhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (0)

There are no cosponsors of this bill.

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee07/24/2025 Referred To
House - Financial Services Committee06/03/2025 Reported By
House - Financial Services Committee05/20/2025 Markup By
House - Financial Services Committee05/13/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector

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