H.R.6556

Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act

Chamber Passed·7/15/26

Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act restricts concentration limit exceptions for bank mergers to cases preventing economic disruption.

The Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to limit concentration limit exceptions for bank mergers. These exceptions can only be used if the merger involves a bank in default or in danger of default, and the responsible agency determines that the merger is necessary to prevent significant economic disruption or adverse effects on financial stability.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jul 15
Current
Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 15

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Jul 14

House

Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 14

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4438-4441)