Original Securities and Exchange Atonement Act of 2025

HR 4925, the "Original Securities and Exchange Atonement Act of 2025," requires large companies (those with over 100 employees or $300 million+ capitalization) to conduct biennial audits assessing their ties to slavery, diversity policies, and business impacts. Covered issuers must publicly report findings, including steps taken or planned to address historical ties to slavery - such as funding minority communities or historically Black institutions. Companies failing to report or providing false information face daily fines up to $20,000, with 50% of collected fines directed to Treasury for minority financial programs and 50% to HUD for housing assistance like homebuyer support and affordable housing. The bill directly affects major corporations in the securities market, mandating transparency about historical practices and allocating enforcement funds toward community equity programs.