# 115-hr-4015: Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017

115-hr-4015, Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI); status Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-455. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-4015
- Congress: 115
- Title: Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017
- Status: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-455.
- Introduced: 2017-10-11
- Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017 This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to: (1) require a proxy advisory firm to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and (2) prohibit an unregistered proxy advisory firm from using interstate commerce to provide proxy-voting research, analysis, or recommendations to any client. With respect to such firms, the bill: (1) establishes procedures for both registration and termination of registration; (2) requires each firm to employ an ombudsman, designate a compliance officer, and file specified documents with the SEC; and (3) prohibits unfair, coercive, or abusive practices. The SEC shall report annually on its website regarding registration applications and related matters.

## Cosponsors (2)

- LAMAR SMITH (R-TX), 2017-10-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2017-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 115-hr-5141: United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
- 115-hr-2519: The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
- 115-hr-1861: Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 115-hr-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
- 115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
- 115-hr-849: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act

## Sources
- [115-hr-4015 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4015)

## Related
- [115-hr-5141: United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5141)
- [115-hr-2519: The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-2519)
- [115-hr-1861: Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1861)
- [115-hr-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1698)
- [115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1697)
- [115-hr-849: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-849)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-4015 (as of 2025-11-18).