Look into proxy advisory firms more deeply.

This is something that I will look into much more deeply.

Hagerty said he would investigate proxy advisory firms more deeply.

ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Squawk Box on CNBC to Discuss Proxy Advisors and Acting DNI Nominee Bill Pulte - Senator Bill Hagerty
primary · interview · model gpt-5.4-mini

Hagerty said he had recently met with the Business Roundtable about proxy advisors and added, "This is something that I will look into much more deeply."

Most recent official statement shows he is still actively scrutinizing proxy advisory firms, but it is still an intent statement rather than a completed policy result.

partial same_term

ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Squawk Box on CNBC to Discuss Proxy Advisors and Acting DNI Nominee Bill Pulte - Senator Bill Hagerty
primary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 87%

Hagerty's office said he sent a letter urging DOJ and FTC to investigate ISS and Glass Lewis for antitrust violations and described this as part of his ongoing effort on proxy-advisor abuses.

This is a concrete investigative step: he formally asked federal enforcers to probe the dominant proxy advisory firms, showing more than rhetorical interest in the issue.

partial same_term A for effort

Hagerty Calls on DOJ, FTC to Investigate ISS and Glass Lewis - Senator Bill Hagerty
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 95%

Hagerty said he had recently met with the Business Roundtable about proxy advisors, argued their influence may be abused, and said he would look into the issue more deeply.

This establishes the relevant commitment and shows ongoing public scrutiny of proxy advisory firms during Hagerty's Senate term, but standing alone it is an intent statement.

partial same_term

ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Squawk Box on CNBC to Discuss Proxy Advisors and Acting DNI Nominee Bill Pulte - Senator Bill Hagerty
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 89%

Hagerty and Representative Bryan Steil sent ISS a letter demanding information and documents about proxy voting services; Hagerty's office described the action as launching a probe into ISS's proxy voting services.

This is concrete oversight activity directed at a proxy advisory firm, including document requests and detailed questions about fiduciary duties, ESG recommendations, and shareholder-value analysis.

delivered same_term A for effort

Hagerty, Steil Demand Answers From ISS on Proxy Voting Services - Senator Bill Hagerty
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 93%

Hagerty's letter to DOJ and FTC identified ISS and Glass Lewis, discussed market concentration, conflicts of interest, coordination concerns, and robovoting, and urged federal antitrust investigation of the firms.

This is the strongest direct evidence of fulfillment: Hagerty formally investigated the topic enough to send a detailed oversight letter and requested federal enforcement scrutiny of proxy advisory firms.

delivered same_term A for effort

Hagerty Letter to DOJ and FTC on Proxy Advisors
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

Hagerty's office said he was head of the Senate Banking Committee working group on proxy advisors and sent a letter urging DOJ and FTC to investigate ISS and Glass Lewis for antitrust violations.

The official Senate release ties Hagerty's DOJ/FTC request to an ongoing proxy-advisor oversight effort and notes prior demands to ISS plus legislation aimed at SEC authority over proxy advisory firms.

delivered same_term A for effort

Hagerty Calls on DOJ, FTC to Investigate ISS and Glass Lewis - Senator Bill Hagerty
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

Executive Order 14366 directed the SEC to review proxy-advisor rules and directed the FTC, in consultation with DOJ, to investigate whether proxy advisors engage in unfair competition or deceptive practices.

This official executive action shows federal scrutiny of the same proxy advisory firms and issues Hagerty raised, though it does not itself prove Hagerty caused the action.

partial same_term

Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors - The White House
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 84%

The White House fact sheet said the order directed the FTC and Attorney General to review state antitrust investigations and determine whether proxy advisors engaged in unfair competition or deceptive practices.

The fact sheet corroborates the official executive branch response on proxy advisors, supporting that the issue received deeper federal scrutiny during Hagerty's Senate term.

partial same_term

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Protects American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors - The White House
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 82%

Hagerty discussed proxy advisory firms, said he had recently met with the Business Roundtable about the issue, and said he would look into proxy advisors much more deeply.

This is the clearest official source for the commitment and shows active attention to proxy advisory firms during the same Senate term, but it is primarily an intent statement.

partial same_term

ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Squawk Box on CNBC to Discuss Proxy Advisors and Acting DNI Nominee Bill Pulte - Senator Bill Hagerty
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 88%

Hagerty's office said he was head of the Senate Banking Committee working group on proxy advisors and had sent DOJ and FTC a letter urging investigation of ISS and Glass Lewis for antitrust violations.

This is concrete oversight activity: Hagerty led a proxy-advisor working group and formally asked federal antitrust enforcers to investigate the two dominant firms.

delivered same_term A for effort

Hagerty Calls on DOJ, FTC to Investigate ISS and Glass Lewis - Senator Bill Hagerty
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 96%

Hagerty's letter identified ISS and Glass Lewis, described market concentration, conflicts of interest, coordination concerns, and robovoting, and urged DOJ and FTC to investigate the firms and promote competition in the proxy advisory market.

The letter shows Hagerty examined proxy advisory firms in detail and took a formal oversight step by requesting federal enforcement scrutiny.

delivered same_term A for effort

Hagerty Letter to DOJ and FTC on Proxy Advisors
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

Hagerty and Representative Bryan Steil sent ISS a letter demanding information and documents about proxy voting services, fiduciary duties, ESG recommendations, and shareholder-value analysis.

This is a concrete investigative action aimed directly at a proxy advisory firm and supports that Hagerty looked into the issue beyond public comments.

delivered same_term A for effort

Hagerty, Steil Demand Answers From ISS on Proxy Voting Services - Senator Bill Hagerty
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 94%

Executive Order 14366 directed the SEC to review rules and guidance relating to proxy advisors and directed the FTC, in consultation with the Attorney General, to investigate whether proxy advisors engage in unfair competition or deceptive practices.

This official federal action confirms broader government scrutiny of the proxy advisory firms and issues Hagerty had raised, though it does not by itself prove Hagerty caused the action.

partial same_term

Executive Order 14366 of December 11, 2025: Protecting American Investors From Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 86%