Congressional Hearing: Oversight of U.S. Stock Exchanges
January 1, 2022
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The Frame
This hearing serves as the formal legislative review for eight proposed bills that could change how U.S. stock exchanges operate and how investors are protected.
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Individual Investors
Changes to stock exchange regulations may alter market transparency, trading costs, and investor protections.
Stock Exchanges
The proposed legislation under review could change the operational requirements and regulatory oversight of these entities.
Financial Services Industry
Firms operating within capital markets are subject to the regulatory environment discussed in the hearing.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 30, 2022, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing served as the formal review for eight specific bills or discussion drafts related to stock exchange oversight.
- Five expert witnesses provided testimony, including former SEC commissioners and industry representatives.
- The subcommittee is part of the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Written responses to questions for the record were submitted by witnesses Ellen Greene, Manisha Kimmel, Michael S. Piwowar, and Nandini Sukumar.
Why It Matters
This hearing serves as the formal legislative review for eight proposed bills that could change how U.S. stock exchanges operate and how investors are protected.
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Legislative Review of Market Structure
The hearing indicates a coordinated effort to review eight distinct legislative drafts simultaneously, suggesting a broad push for market structure reform.
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