0
0

Bank Failure Prevention Act

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2497

The Bank Failure Prevention Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2497, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to prevent the failure of banks and financial institutions in order to protect the stability of the US economy.

One of the key provisions of the Bank Failure Prevention Act is the establishment of stricter regulations and oversight for banks and financial institutions. This includes requiring banks to maintain higher levels of capital reserves to ensure they are able to withstand economic downturns and financial crises. The bill also aims to improve transparency and accountability within the banking industry by requiring banks to disclose more information about their financial health and risk management practices.

Additionally, the Bank Failure Prevention Act includes measures to strengthen the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and other regulatory agencies responsible for overseeing the banking industry. This includes providing additional funding and resources to these agencies to better monitor and regulate banks to prevent failures. Overall, the Bank Failure Prevention Act is aimed at reducing the risk of bank failures and protecting the US economy from the negative consequences of such failures. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on and potentially signed into law.

Current Status of Bill S 2497

Bill S 2497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill S 2497 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023.  Bill S 2497's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2497

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2497

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2497

Bank Failure Prevention Act
Bank Failure Prevention Act
A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to convert certain insured State banks into national banks.

Comments