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Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2023

4/9/2024, 3:48 PM

Summary of Bill S 1442

Bill 118 s 1442, also known as the Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2023, aims to support and strengthen community lenders across the United States. The bill seeks to provide these lenders with the necessary resources and tools to better serve their communities and help small businesses and individuals access the capital they need to thrive.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to community lenders to help them expand their operations, improve their technology infrastructure, and enhance their ability to provide financial services to underserved communities. The bill also includes measures to streamline the regulatory process for community lenders, making it easier for them to comply with federal regulations and focus on serving their customers.

Additionally, the Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2023 includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the community lending sector, ensuring that these lenders are held to high standards and are operating in the best interests of their customers. The bill also aims to promote collaboration between community lenders and other financial institutions, fostering partnerships that will benefit both lenders and the communities they serve. Overall, Bill 118 s 1442 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to support and strengthen community lenders, ultimately helping to promote economic growth and financial stability in communities across the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1442

Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2023

This bill allows the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to provide funds for guarantees, loan loss reserves, or other forms of credit to promote liquidity for Community Development Financial Institutions. The bill also removes matching requirements, establishes eligibility requirements and projects prioritization, and increases the cap on the allowed assistance available to an organization.

The bill also allows the Emergency Capital Investment Fund to provide assistance for these purposes.

Current Status of Bill S 1442

Bill S 1442 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2023. Bill S 1442 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 4, 2023.  Bill S 1442's most recent activity was Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. as of March 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1442

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1442

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

- Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Government lending and loan guarantees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1442

Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2023
Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes.

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