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Bank Failure Prevention Act of 2025
6/11/2025, 9:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1900
The bill outlines specific requirements that must be met in order for an application to be considered complete, including the submission of all necessary documentation and information. This is intended to streamline the application process and ensure that all relevant information is available to regulators when making decisions about acquisitions.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for expedited review of applications that meet the criteria for a complete record, in order to facilitate timely decision-making. This is seen as a way to promote efficiency and transparency in the regulatory process. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 1900 is to provide clarity and consistency in the review of acquisition applications related to depository institution holding companies, ultimately benefiting both the companies involved and the regulatory agencies responsible for overseeing them.
Congressional Summary of HR 1900
Bank Failure Prevention Act of 2025
This bill revises the Federal Reserve Board’s review process of merger and acquisition applications for bank holding companies.
Specifically, the board must notify the applicant within a certain time period regarding whether the application is complete or if additional information is required. The board must grant or deny such an application no later than 90 days after submission, regardless of whether the application was deemed complete. (Currently, the board must grant or deny an application no later than 90 days after receipt of a complete application.)
In addition, the board is prohibited from basing such application determinations on information provided by third parties.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1900
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1900
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1900
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1900
Comments

Brayden Adcock
8 months ago
Not a fan of it.



