SEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2023

Summary

SEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2023 This bill expands and revises whistleblower protections applicable to individuals who provide information to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a violation of securities laws. Under current law, an employer is prohibited from retaliating against these whistleblowers. Under the bill, this prohibition is expanded to include (1) individuals who provide information regarding potential violations to supervisors or other employees in positions of authority; and (2) information relating to violations subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, or a self-regulatory organization. Additionally, the bill establishes the right to a jury trial for a person accused of violating whistleblower protection laws. The bill also requires the SEC to make an initial disposition of a whistleblower award claim within the later of (1) one year of the deadline to submit such a claim, or (2) one year after the final resolution of any litigation in the matter. Finally, the bill deems as unenforceable a predispute arbitration agreement regarding a whistleblower action.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 March 2023

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 15 March 2023

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