SJRES 13 · enacted · significant
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.
- economy
What this bill does
- This resolution cancels a Treasury Department rule that changed how bank merger applications are reviewed.
- Banks applying to merge are affected, as the rule changes approval procedures and application requirements.
- The cancellation takes effect through congressional disapproval under federal administrative procedure law.
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How might reversing the OCC's merger review rule affect the speed and cost of bank consolidation in the financial industry?
- 02
What specific approval procedures or requirements from the previous merger standard were banks and regulators concerned enough about to trigger congressional action?
- 03
Which stakeholders—community banks, large financial institutions, regulators, or consumers—are most affected by returning to the earlier bank merger review process?
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Sponsor · R-LA
John Kennedy
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Introduced 2025-06-20
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Legislative timeline
2025-06-20 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-19.
2025-06-20 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-19.
2025-06-20 · President
Signed by President.
2025-06-20 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
2025-06-10 · house · Floor
Presented to President.
2025-06-10 · President
Presented to President.
2025-05-20 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-05-20 · house · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).
2025-05-20 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).
2025-05-20 · house · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2177-2178)
2025-05-20 · house · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 13, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2025-05-20 · house · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-05-20 · house · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 13.
2025-05-20 · house · Floor
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
2025-05-20 · house · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2168-2175)
2025-05-19 · house · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
2025-05-09 · house · Floor
Held at the desk.
2025-05-09 · house · Floor
Received in the House.
2025-05-08 · senate · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2025-05-07 · senate · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237. (text: CR S2793)
2025-05-07 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237.
2025-05-07 · senate · Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2789, S2789-2796)
2025-05-06 · senate · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2769)
2025-05-06 · senate · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 233.
2025-05-06 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69.
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