Bill would limit corporate disclosures and rein in proxy advisory firms
Placed on the calendarH.R. 8286Latest action
Sponsor: Bryan Steil · Representative · WI
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Official title: Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings From Politics Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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Fund managers voting on behalf of retirement savers would face new rules requiring proof votes serve "financial" interests only.
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What does this do?
This bill limits company disclosures to "material" financial information, restricting reporting on environmental, social, and political issues. It requires proxy advisory firms to register with the SEC, disclose conflicts of interest, and let companies review recommendations before publication, while exposing advisors to lawsuits over unlawful proposals. It also requires large investment managers to report reliance on proxy advisor recommendations, justify votes based strictly on financial returns, bans automatic "robovoting," and creates a new SEC advisory committee of mostly corporate executives.
Who does it affect?
People with retirement accounts, 401(k)s, or mutual fund investments are affected, since fund managers voting on their behalf face new rules. Public companies and proxy advisory firms like ISS and Glass Lewis would also see significant changes to disclosure, transparency, and liability requirements.
Why does it matter?
Supporters say the changes protect retirement savers from votes driven by political or social causes rather than financial performance. Critics may see the bill as reducing corporate transparency and shareholder influence over company decisions.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 15, 2026
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Jun 24, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 618.