Give company investors more power to vote on executive pay and board member elections.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Empowering Shareholders Act of 2026?
The Empowering Shareholders Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8265, has been in the House Committee on Financial Services since April 13, 2026. Members of this committee must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a vote at this stage. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Empowering Shareholders Act of 2026 (H.R. 8265 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4645 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4645 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Bill Huizenga (R-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.