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INDEX Act
A bill to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to require investment advisers for passively managed funds to arrange for pass-through voting of proxies for certain securities, and for other purposes.
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- Became law
Summary
INvestor Democracy is EXpected Act or the INDEX Act
This bill establishes guidelines for passively managed funds (e.g., index funds) that vote shares on behalf of fund investors in proxy shareholder votes. Under the bill, these funds generally must vote shares on a proportional basis according to instructions from fund investors.
The bill establishes an exemption for routine matters and matters requiring approval of a majority of outstanding securities. Additionally, the bill establishes a safe harbor from these requirements for investment advisers.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- May 8, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- May 8, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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