The excerpt focuses on the history of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), utilizing the passive voice. The excerpt are produced from Legal English Innovation, a school where native English speakers share legal information.

Structure: Subject + is/are + past participle (+ by + agent)

Examples:

• "The company is regulated by the SEC."
• "Financial reports are reviewed carefully."
• "Investors are protected by securities laws."

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