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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.
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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3914
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3914
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