To enhance civil penalties under the Federal securities laws, and for other purposes.
Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 2019
This bill increases civil and administrative monetary penalties for securities laws violations.
The bill also adds a fourth tier of monetary penalties for violations by a person that, 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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (S3481-3482)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-410.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-410.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 331.
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