The SEC could require climate reports from public companies only when the information matters to investors. The bill would not create new reports. It would limit the SEC’s power over climate-related reporting rules.
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SEC Act of 2025 is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Latest action on H.R. 257: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects public companies that file reports with the SEC and investors who use those reports. Companies could have fewer required climate details to gather and file. Investors could get less standard climate information across companies unless the SEC finds that information important to investment decisions.
Why this matters: Public company reports help investors compare companies, and this bill would change how much climate information the SEC can require in those reports. Companies may spend less time and money on climate reporting that is not central to investment decisions. Investors may lose some consistent climate data they want for comparing risks across companies. The bill’s impact would depend on how the SEC and courts apply the materiality standard to climate issues.
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Officially: SEC Act of 2025
The SEC could require climate reports from public companies only when the information matters to investors. The bill would not create new reports. It would limit the SEC’s power over climate-related reporting rules.
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Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (1/9/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to SEC Act of 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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