HR 9709
8–K Trading Gap Act of 2024
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This bill, the 8-K Trading Gap Act of 2024, aims to prevent corporate executives and directors from using non-public information to profit from stock trades before important company announcements are made public. It requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to create rules that restrict trading in a company’s stock around the time of ‘8-K’ reports, which disclose significant events like mergers or earnings. The bill includes exemptions for certain automated transactions and pre-planned trades, while also exempting companies with established codes of ethics.
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