What is the current status of HR 257?

HR 257 is currently: Passed Senate.

Who sponsored HR 257?

HR 257 was sponsored by Stephanie Bice (R), Rep.

Limits Climate Disclosure Requirements

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025

Passed Senate1 year ago

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Passed/agreed to in Senate

Why This Matters

This bill prevents the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring companies to provide climate-related disclosures that are not important to investors.

If you invest in companies, they will no longer have to report climate-related information unless it matters to your investment.

Who this affects

Businesses issuing securities · Investors

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill stops the Securities and Exchange Commission from asking companies for climate-related information that isn't important to investors.
2Companies will not have to report on environmental impacts unless it directly affects their financial performance.
3This change aims to reduce the burden on businesses, especially smaller ones, by cutting down on unnecessary reporting.
4The bill focuses on protecting investor interests by ensuring only relevant information is disclosed.

Read the detailed summary

Stop Environmental Calculations Act of 2025 or the SEC Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring issuers of securities to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors.

Limits Climate Disclosure Requirements

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025

Passed Senate1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Passed/agreed to in Senate

Why This Matters

This bill prevents the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring companies to provide climate-related disclosures that are not important to investors.

If you invest in companies, they will no longer have to report climate-related information unless it matters to your investment.

Who this affects

Businesses issuing securities · Investors

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill stops the Securities and Exchange Commission from asking companies for climate-related information that isn't important to investors.
2Companies will not have to report on environmental impacts unless it directly affects their financial performance.
3This change aims to reduce the burden on businesses, especially smaller ones, by cutting down on unnecessary reporting.
4The bill focuses on protecting investor interests by ensuring only relevant information is disclosed.

Read the detailed summary