Credit Union Board Modernization Act

3/10/2025, 7:25 PM
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 119 HR 975, also known as the Federal Credit Union Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the current regulations regarding the frequency of board of directors meetings for credit unions. The bill proposes to modify the requirements for how often these meetings must take place, in order to streamline the decision-making process and improve efficiency within credit unions.

Specifically, the bill seeks to allow credit unions more flexibility in scheduling board meetings, by removing the current mandate that requires these meetings to be held at least once a month. Instead, the bill proposes that credit unions should be able to determine the frequency of their board meetings based on their individual needs and circumstances.

In addition to modifying the requirements for board meetings, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Federal Credit Union Act. While the specific details of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to modernize and improve the operations of credit unions in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 HR 975 represents an effort to update and streamline the regulations governing credit unions, with the ultimate aim of promoting efficiency and effectiveness in their operations. It will be interesting to see how this proposed legislation progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on the credit union industry.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 975

Introduced on
2025-02-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/4/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 119 HR 975, also known as the Federal Credit Union Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the current regulations regarding the frequency of board of directors meetings for credit unions. The bill proposes to modify the requirements for how often these meetings must take place, in order to streamline the decision-making process and improve efficiency within credit unions.

Specifically, the bill seeks to allow credit unions more flexibility in scheduling board meetings, by removing the current mandate that requires these meetings to be held at least once a month. Instead, the bill proposes that credit unions should be able to determine the frequency of their board meetings based on their individual needs and circumstances.

In addition to modifying the requirements for board meetings, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Federal Credit Union Act. While the specific details of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to modernize and improve the operations of credit unions in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 HR 975 represents an effort to update and streamline the regulations governing credit unions, with the ultimate aim of promoting efficiency and effectiveness in their operations. It will be interesting to see how this proposed legislation progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on the credit union industry.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Finance and Financial Sector

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Recent Activity

Latest Action2/11/2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.