S 1670
INDEX Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:39 AM
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Bill overview
The INDEX Act aims to increase investor democracy by requiring passively managed investment funds (like index funds) to vote shares on behalf of their investors in shareholder votes. It mandates that these funds generally vote proportionally according to investor instructions, with some exceptions for routine matters and those requiring majority approval. The bill establishes a ‘safe harbor’ for investment advisors and outlines requirements for disseminating voting information to investors. It also addresses how passively managed funds should vote when one fund holds shares in another.
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