H.R. 9329

SEC Reform and Restructuring Act

Sponsor: Ann Wagner

4 cosponsors
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I SEC Regulatory Accountability

II SEC Transparency

III SEC Cybersecurity

IV Review the Expansion of Government

V Streamlining Public Company Accounting Oversight

VI Study Regarding Major Rules Issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission

VII Minimum public comment period

Sec. 701. Minimum public comment period Changed · Sep 3

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  1. Jun 18, 2026 · Introduced in House Referred to House Committee on Financial Services, Jun 18
  2. Sep 3, 2026 · Reported in House Marked up by House Committee on Financial Services, Jun 30 Reported by House Committee on Financial Services, Sep 3 Committee members' individual votes aren't in our records.
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Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d), as amended by section 601, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

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(m) Minimum public comment period

(1) In general. With respect to a proposed rulemaking for which a public comment period is required under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, the Commission shall provide a public comment period of—

(A) at least 60 days; or

(B) if the Commission determines the proposed rule addresses imminent investor harm, at least 30 days.

(2) Calculation of periods. For purposes of calculating the number of days in a period under paragraph (1) with respect to a proposed rulemaking—

(A) a Federal holiday shall not be counted; and

(B) the period shall begin on the date the proposed rule is published in the Federal Register.

VIII Securities Enforcement Clarity

IX SEC Modernization