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Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3914

Bill 118 hr 3914, also known as the Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish guidelines and regulations for the acquisition of failing banks by larger financial institutions.

The main provisions of the bill include requirements for transparency and fairness in the acquisition process. It aims to prevent any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that all stakeholders, including shareholders and employees, are treated fairly during the acquisition of a failing bank.

Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to follow when facilitating the acquisition of a failing bank. This includes conducting thorough due diligence and ensuring that the acquiring institution has the financial stability and capability to take on the failing bank's assets and liabilities. Overall, the Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act seeks to protect the interests of all parties involved in the acquisition of failing banks and promote stability in the financial sector. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

Congressional Summary of HR 3914

Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act

This bill restricts the ability of large banks and financial companies to acquire banks in default or in danger of default if smaller institutions otherwise qualify. Specifically, if a merger with a bank in default results in one institution controlling more than a specified percentage of deposits or liabilities in the United States, regulators are prohibited from approving it, unless no other institution qualifies.

Current Status of Bill HR 3914

Bill HR 3914 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2023. Bill HR 3914 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2023.  Bill HR 3914's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of June 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3914

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3914

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3914

Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act
Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act
To prohibit the use of certain concentration limit exceptions applicable to mergers involving a failed bank if there are other qualifying bids, and for other purposes.

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