The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (h)(1)(A)(iii), is Pub. L. 107–204, July 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 745. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7201 of this title and Tables.

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (h)(1)(A)(iii), was in the original “the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.)”. This chapter, referred to in subsec. (h)(2)(D)(i), was in the original “this Act”. See References in Text note set out under section 78a of this title.

2025—Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 119–21, which directed that subsec. (g)(2) of this section be “amended to read as follows:” with a designation and heading of “(a) Use of Fund”, was executed to par. (2) of subsec. (g) as directed, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Fund shall be available to the Commission, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, for—

“(A) paying awards to whistleblowers as provided in subsection (b); and

“(B) funding the activities of the Inspector General of the Commission under section 78d(i) of this title.”

Section effective 1 day after July 21, 2010, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 111–203, set out as a note under section 5301 of Title 12, Banks and Banking.