Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act
Government study of rules used to approve bank and credit union mergers
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Orders an independent government watchdog to review how bank and credit union regulators add extra conditions when approving mergers
- Checks whether those conditions follow the law or bring in unrelated issues
- Report to Congress due within 6 months, which could guide future rules and court fights
- Does not change your accounts or fees today, but could shape how many branches remain after mergers
- Aims to make merger decisions more predictable for customers, workers, and small businesses
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Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-535.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act
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