Vote No. 269 (H.R.4790)

Motion by Mr. McGovern to amend the rule to make in order amendments #18 and 19 to H.R. 4790, offered by Representative Waters. Amendment #18 would require public companies to disclose whenever they eliminate any employees or offices within the company tasked with enhancing the company’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce and business practices. Amendment #19 would allow regulators to encourage financial firms to increase access to credit for small and minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses. Defeated: 3–9