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SEC Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 8339)

Original title: SEC Reform and Restructuring Act

November 29, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would change the regulatory environment for public companies and financial firms by requiring the SEC to prove that the benefits of new rules justify their costs, potentially slowing down the rulemaking process and increasing the burden of proof for new financial regulations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Securities and Exchange Commission

The agency must adopt new regulatory procedures, undergo IT audits, and provide regular testimony to Congress.

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

The board will be terminated and its functions absorbed by the SEC.

Publicly traded companies

These entities will be subject to new oversight standards and potential changes in the regulatory environment.

Registered public accounting firms

These firms will be overseen by the new Office of Public Accounting Oversight instead of the current board.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 29, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

Mrs. Wagner is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives serving on the Committee on Financial Services. context
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the primary federal agency responsible for protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. context
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) was established by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to oversee the auditors of public companies. context

Summary

This bill proposes major changes to how the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) creates regulations, including new requirements for cost-benefit analysis and mandatory periodic reviews of existing rules. It also moves the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) directly under the SEC's control and mandates new transparency and cybersecurity reporting requirements.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board?

The board will be terminated 2 years after the bill is enacted, and its responsibilities will be transferred to a new office within the SEC called the Office of Public Accounting Oversight.

How will this affect the time it takes for the SEC to pass new rules?

The bill mandates new cost-benefit analysis requirements and a minimum 60-day public comment period, which may increase the time required for the rulemaking process.

Does this bill require the SEC to report to Congress?

Yes, the bill requires the SEC Chairman and Commissioners to provide semiannual testimony to the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee.

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Centralization of Oversight

The bill represents a significant shift toward centralizing regulatory and oversight power within the SEC by absorbing the independent PCAOB.

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Connected Entities

bill_numberSecurities Exchange Act of 1934“The foundational law governing securities regulation.”Map →

organizationCongress“The legislative body responsible for enacting laws.”Map →

personChief Economist of the Commission“The Chief Economist advises the SEC on economic analysis.”Map →

organizationGAO“The Government Accountability Office conducts audits and investigations.”Map →

organizationSecurities and Exchange Commission“The SEC is the primary regulator of the U.S. securities markets.”Map →

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