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H.R.1187 - Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act

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Summary

House Bill 1187 aims to enhance corporate governance and safeguard investor protections in the U.S. It mandates stricter disclosures on: Executive pay; Political spending; Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics; Climate-related risks; Tax haven usage; Workforce practices. The bill also establishes the Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee and strengthens shareholder rights. This comprehensive legislation seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and sustainability within American corporations.

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Issuer

United States

Year

2021

Region

North America

Issuer (type)

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Administrative, Support, Waste Management
  • Transportation & Warehousing
Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

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