GSIB Act of 2026
House Bill Would Force Largest U.S. Banks to Disclose CEO Pay, Climate Risk, and AI Use Annually
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires the world's largest banks to submit a detailed report to the Federal Reserve every year. These reports would be posted on a public website so that anyone can see how these massive financial institutions are operating.
- Banks would have to disclose specific details about their internal culture and pay. This includes comparing what the CEO makes to the average worker, listing how many employees were fired for misconduct, and reporting on the diversity of their top leaders.
- The reports must also cover environmental and social impacts. Banks would need to explain their plans for climate change, whether they are funding fossil fuels, and if their projects affect low-income communities or indigenous lands.
- To help the government track risks, the banks would have to report on their use of artificial intelligence, their cybersecurity protections, and any legal settlements or fines they paid for harming consumers or workers.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
This bill targets only the largest global systemically important banks (GSIBs), not small businesses directly. However, if these big banks face higher compliance costs, that could indirectly affect lending terms or services available to small business owners who bank with them. The effect is uncertain and likely minimal.
Activities
Broader Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
GSIB Act of 2026
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