Mary L. Schapiro: “These are critically important goals, and I support robust implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act's whistleblower program…”

I commend Congressman Westmoreland and Ranking Member Frank for bringing forward bipartisan legislation, H.R. 3503, to bring transparency to the PCAOB's disciplinary proceedings.

Do I wish now that he had been more sensitive to the potential of this issue to raise an appearance of conflict? Yes.

Companies seeking access to capital should not be overburdened by unnecessary or superfluous regulations.

We think the budget increase is really essential, given the additional responsibilities that the agency is taking on under Dodd-Frank and under the JOBS Act.