United States · Bill · S
S. 837 (118th)
Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2023
Introduced
16 March 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S827-828)
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Summary
Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2023 This bill increases the maximum civil and administrative monetary penalties for securities laws violations. The bill also adds a fourth tier of monetary penalties for violations by a person who, within the five-year period preceding the violation (1) was criminally convicted for securities fraud; or (2) became subject to a judgment or order imposing monetary, equitable, or administrative relief in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) action alleging fraud. In addition, the bill expands penalties for violations of certain federal court injunctions or SEC orders.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 March 2023
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 March 2023
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 16 March 2023
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/837
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/s/837