Legislation has been introduced that will lay the groundwork for the Financial Industry Regulator Authority to become a self-regulatory organization for investment advisers.

The bipartisan bill was introduced by Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y.

Industry officials said a vote on the bill could occur as early as next month.

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