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Financial Services Innovation Act of 2024

12/16/2024, 7:28 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7440

The Financial Services Innovation Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 7440, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at promoting innovation in the financial services industry. The bill seeks to create a regulatory framework that encourages the development and adoption of new technologies and business models in the financial sector.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a regulatory sandbox, which would allow financial technology (fintech) companies to test new products and services in a controlled environment without having to comply with all existing regulations. This is intended to foster innovation and competition in the industry, while still protecting consumers and maintaining the stability of the financial system.

The bill also includes measures to streamline the regulatory approval process for new financial products and services, making it easier for companies to bring innovative solutions to market. Additionally, it calls for increased collaboration between regulators, industry stakeholders, and consumer advocates to ensure that regulations keep pace with technological advancements. Overall, the Financial Services Innovation Act of 2024 aims to strike a balance between promoting innovation and protecting consumers, with the ultimate goal of fostering a more dynamic and competitive financial services industry.

Congressional Summary of HR 7440

Financial Services Innovation Act of 2024

This bill addresses the regulation of financial products and services. Specifically, the bill allows persons intending to offer a financial innovation to petition specified financial regulatory agencies regarding existing areas of regulation. A petitioner may request a modification or waiver of an agency regulation. The bill sets forth requirements regarding the petition process, a safe harbor for petitioners from enforcement, and enforceable compliance agreements. Agencies must biannually publish a list of financial regulatory areas the agency would consider modifying or waiving through the petition process.

The bill also establishes Financial Services Innovation Offices at these agencies to assist petitioners. These offices must also generally support the development of financial innovations and coordinate with other offices to share data.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7440

Bill HR 7440 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 23, 2024. Bill HR 7440 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 23, 2024.  Bill HR 7440's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 654. as of December 4, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7440

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7440

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7440

Financial Services Innovation Act of 2024
To promote innovation in financial services, and for other purposes.
Financial Services Innovation Act of 2024

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7440

Patrick T. McHenry
Patrick T. McHenry
North CarolinaRepublican
Tom Emmer
Tom Emmer
MinnesotaRepublican
Byron Donalds
Byron Donalds
FloridaRepublican

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