Hold bank executives financially responsible for the failure of their institutions.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Failed Bank Executives Accountability and Consequences Act?
The Failed Bank Executives Accountability and Consequences Act, known as H.R. 7886, has been in the House Committee on Financial Services since March 8, 2026. The committee members must choose to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislative proposals end in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Failed Bank Executives Accountability and Consequences Act (H.R. 7886 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4208 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4208 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Maxine Waters (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.