This index of the SEC’s rulemaking activity can be filtered by year, status (proposed or final), or division/office that recommended the rulemaking to the Commission.

Twice a year under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the SEC is required to publish an agenda identifying rules that the agency estimates it may consider in the next 12 months. View the latest SEC RegFlex agenda.

Issue Date File Number Rulemaking Status
S7-02-04 Amendments to the Penny Stock Rules
Final Rule
Amendments to the Penny Stock Rules
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S7-10-04 Regulation NMS
Final Rule
Regulation NMS
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S7-11-01 Technical Amendments to Rules Setting Forth the Method for Determining Market Capitalization and Dollar Value of Average Daily Trading Volume; Application of the Definition of Narrow-Based Security Index
Final Rule
Technical Amendments to Rules Setting Forth the Method for Determining Market Capitalization and Dollar Value of Average Daily Trading Volume; Application of the Definition of Narrow-Based Security Index
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S7-38-04 Securities Offering Reform
Corporation Finance
Final Rule
Securities Offering Reform
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S7-16-04 Rulemaking for EDGAR System
Final Rule
Rulemaking for EDGAR System
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S7-19-04 Use of Form S-8, Form 8-K, and Form 20-F by Shell Companies
Final Rule
Use of Form S-8, Form 8-K, and Form 20-F by Shell Companies
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S7-25-04 Removal From Listing and Registration of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Final Rule
Removal From Listing and Registration of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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S7-02-04 Amendments to the Penny Stock Rules
Final Rule
Amendments to the Penny Stock Rules
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S7-03-04 Investment Company Governance
Final Rule
Investment Company Governance
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S7-10-04 Regulation NMS
Final Rule
Regulation NMS
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Adoption of Updated EDGAR Filer Manual
EDGAR Business Office
Final Rule
Adoption of Updated EDGAR Filer Manual
S7-05-05 Adoption of Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Related Provisions and Delegations of Authority of the Commission
Proposed Rule
Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Related Provisions
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S7-04-05 Definition of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization
Proposed Rule
Definition of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization
Amendment to Rule 4-01(a) of Regulation S-X Regarding the Compliance Date for Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment
Final Rule
Amendment to Rule 4-01(a) of Regulation S-X Regarding the Compliance Date for Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment
S7-15-04 First-Time Application of International Financial Reporting Standards
Final Rule
First-Time Application of International Financial Reporting Standards
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S7-25-99 Certain Broker-Dealers Deemed Not To Be Investment Advisers
Final Rule
Certain Broker-Dealers Deemed Not To Be Investment Advisers
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S7-03-05 Commission Guidance Regarding Prohibited Conduct in Connection with IPO Allocations
Interpretive Release
Commission Guidance Regarding Prohibited Conduct in Connection with IPO Allocations
S7-11-04 Mutual Fund Redemption Fees
Final Rule
Mutual Fund Redemption Fees
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S7-40-02, S7-06-03 Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Certification of Disclosure in Exchange Act Periodic Reports of Non-Accelerated Filers and Foreign Private Issuers
Corporation Finance
Final Rule
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Certification of Disclosure in Exchange Act Periodic Reports of Non-Accelerated Filers and Foreign Private Issuers
S7-06-04 Confirmation Requirements and Point of Sale Disclosure Requirements for Transactions in Certain Mutual Funds and Other Securities, and Other Confirmation Requirement Amendments, and Amendments to the Registration Form for Mutual Funds
Proposed Rule
Point of Sale Disclosure Requirements and Confirmation Requirements for Transactions in Mutual Funds, College Savings Plans, and Certain Other Securities, and Amendments to the Registration Form for Mutual Funds
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Adoption of Updated EDGAR Filer Manual
EDGAR Business Office
Final Rule
Adoption of Updated EDGAR Filer Manual
S7-35-04 XBRL Voluntary Financial Reporting Program on the EDGAR System
Final Rule
XBRL Voluntary Financial Reporting Program on the EDGAR System
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S7-39-04 Fair Administration and Governance of Self-Regulatory Organizations; Disclosure and Regulatory Reporting by Self-Regulatory Organizations; Recordkeeping Requirements for Self-Regulatory Organizations; Ownership and Voting Limitations for Members of Self-Regulatory Organizations; Ownership Reporting Requirements for Members of Self-Regulatory Organizations; Listing and Trading of Affiliated Securities by a Self-Regulatory Organization
Proposed Rule
Fair Administration and Governance of Self-Regulatory Organizations; Disclosure and Regulatory Reporting by Self-Regulatory Organizations; Recordkeeping Requirements for Self-Regulatory Organizations; Ownership and Voting Limitations for Members of Self-R
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S7-25-99 Certain Broker-Dealers Deemed Not To Be Investment Advisers
Proposed Rule
Certain Broker-Dealers Deemed Not To Be Investment Advisers
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S7-25-99 Certain Broker-Dealers Deemed Not To Be Investment Advisers
Final Rule
Certain Broker-Dealers Deemed Not To Be Investment Advisers
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S7-10-04 Establishing a Docket for the Development of Plasma Standards Public Workshop; Notice
Proposed Rule
Establishing a Docket for the Development of Plasma Standards Public Workshop; Notice
S7-41-04 Amendments to Regulation M: Anti-Manipulation Rules Concerning Securities Offerings
Proposed Rule
Amendments to Regulation M: Anti-Manipulation Rules Concerning Securities Offerings
S7-24-04 Issuer Restrictions or Prohibitions on Ownership by Securities Intermediaries
Final Rule
Issuer Restrictions or Prohibitions on Ownership by Securities Intermediaries
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S7-33-04 Disposal of Consumer Report Information
Final Rule
Disposal of Consumer Report Information
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S7-40-04 Concept Release Concerning Self-Regulation
Concept Release
Concept Release Concerning Self-Regulation
S7-39-04 Fair Administration and Governance of Self-Regulatory Organizations; Disclosure and Regulatory Reporting by Self-Regulatory Organizations; Recordkeeping Requirements for Self-Regulatory Organizations; Ownership and Voting Limitations for Members of Self-Regulatory Organizations; Ownership Reporting Requirements for Members of Self-Regulatory Organizations; Listing and Trading of Affiliated Securities by a Self-Regulatory Organization
Proposed Rule
Fair Administration and Governance of Self-Regulatory Organizations; Disclosure and Regulatory Reporting by Self-Regulatory Organizations; Recordkeeping Requirements for Self-Regulatory Organizations; Ownership and Voting Limitations for Members of Self-R
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S7-32-04 Temporary Postponement of the Final Phase-In Period for Acceleration of Periodic Report Filing Dates
Final Rule
Temporary Postponement of the Final Phase-In Period for Acceleration of Periodic Report Filing Dates
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S7-38-04 Securities Offering Reform
Corporation Finance
Proposed Rule
Securities Offering Reform
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S7-37-04 Definition of Eligible Portfolio Company Under the Investment Company Act of 1940
Proposed Rule
Definition of Eligible Portfolio Company Under the Investment Company Act of 1940
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S7-18-04 Proposed Rule Changes of Self-Regulatory Organizations
Final Rule
Proposed Rule Changes of Self-Regulatory Organizations
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S7-36-04 Enhancing Commission Filings Through the Use of Tagged Data
Concept Release
Enhancing Commission Filings Through the Use of Tagged Data
S7-35-04 XBRL Voluntary Financial Reporting Program on the EDGAR System
Proposed Rule
XBRL Voluntary Financial Reporting Program on the EDGAR System
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S7-33-04 Disposal of Consumer Report Information
Proposed Rule
Disposal of Consumer Report Information
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S7-09-04 Prohibition on the Use of Brokerage Commissions To Finance Distribution
Final Rule
Prohibition on the Use of Brokerage Commissions To Finance Distribution
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S7-34-02 Rule 15c3-3 Reserve Requirements for Margin Related to Security Futures Products
Final Rule
Rule 15c3-3 Reserve Requirements for Margin Related to Security Futures Products
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S7-32-04 Temporary Postponement of the Final Phase-In Period for Acceleration of Periodic Report Filing Dates
Proposed Rule
Temporary Postponement of the Final Phase-in Period for Acceleration of Periodic Report Filing Dates
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S7-12-04 Disclosure Regarding Portfolio Managers of Registered Management Investment Companies
Final Rule
Disclosure Regarding Portfolio Managers of Registered Management Investment Companies
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