Federal · 119th Congress
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.
Policy areaFinance and Financial Sector
Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency titled Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act and published on September 25, 2024. The rule revises procedures for reviewing applications for proposed bank mergers, such as by removing automatic approvals under an expedited review procedure and by discontinuing streamlined application forms.
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Cosponsors5
Floor votes3
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).House · May 20, 2025220–207
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237. (text: CR S2793)Senate · May 7, 202552–47
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 233.Senate · May 6, 202553–46
Other titles
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.Official Title as Introduced
Legislative history22
Jun 20, 2025
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-19.
Jun 20, 2025
PresidentSigned by President.
Jun 10, 2025
House · FloorPresented to President.
May 20, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2025
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).Roll Call 137220–207
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May 20, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2177-2178)
May 20, 2025
House · FloorPOSTPONED 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.
May 20, 2025
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 20, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 13.
May 20, 2025
House · FloorRule 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.
May 20, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2168-2175)
May 19, 2025
House · FloorRules 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.
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Texts
Public Law 119-19LatestPublic LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 20, 2025The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 22, 2025As passed by the SenateEngrossed in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 7, 2025As placed on the Senate calendarPlaced on Calendar SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 6, 2025As introduced in the SenateIntroduced in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 4, 2025