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Merchant Banking Modernization Act

12/2/2025, 8:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5291

H.R. 5291, introduced in the 119th Congress on September 10, 2025, aims to amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to allow holding merchant banking investments for a duration of up to 15 years.

Current Status of Bill HR 5291

Bill HR 5291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2025. Bill HR 5291 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2025.  Bill HR 5291's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320. as of November 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5291

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5291

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

- Bank accounts, deposits, capital
- Banking and financial institutions regulation
- Business investment and capital

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5291

To amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to generally permit holding merchant banking investments of up to 15 years.
To amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to generally permit holding merchant banking investments of up to 15 years.

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