Bank Failure Accountability Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-13T10:54:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9490 Bank Failure Accountability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/13/2026, 10:54 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9490

H.R. 9490, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 25, 2026, aims to defer a portion of the compensation of senior employees within large financial institutions and their subsidiaries. The deferred amounts would then be utilized to settle civil or criminal fines imposed on the institution or its subsidiaries.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9490

Bill HR 9490 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2026. Bill HR 9490 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2026. Bill HR 9490's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of June 25, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9490

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Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9490

To defer part of the compensation of senior employees of large financial institutions (and their subsidiaries), to use such deferred amounts to pay any civil or criminal fines that may be levied on the institution (or subsidiary), and for other purposes.