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Bank Failure Prevention Act of 2025

6/11/2025, 9:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1900

Bill 119 HR 1900, also known as the "Complete Record Act," aims to establish clear guidelines for when the record is considered complete for certain acquisition applications involving depository institution holding companies.

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 1900

Bill HR 1900 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1900 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025.  Bill HR 1900's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 101. as of June 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1900

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1900

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1900

To specify when the record is complete on certain acquisition applications related to depository institution holding companies, and for other purposes.
To specify when the record is complete on certain acquisition applications related to depository institution holding companies, and for other purposes.

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