S.J.Res. 13 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-19
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.
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Signed June 20, 2025 · Introduced February 4, 2025 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) · 5 cosponsors (5 R)
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Official title
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 summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedFeb 4
- CommitteeMay 6
- House—
- SenateMay 7
- SignedJun 20
As introduced: 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.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (17)
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SenateIntroduced in Senate
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SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 233.
SenateSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Text: Placed on Calendar Senate
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SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237. (text: CR S2793)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
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HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-19.
Signed by President.
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SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
SenateIntroduced in Senate
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SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2769)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 233.
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69.
SenateSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Text: Placed on Calendar Senate
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SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237. (text: CR S2793)
SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2789, S2789-2796)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
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HouseReceived in the House.
HouseRules 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.
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2177-2178)
HousePOSTPONED 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.
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 13.
HouseRule 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.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2168-2175)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-19.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 5 cosponsors.
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- TextThat Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the…
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Sponsor: Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA)
- Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT)
- Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
- Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH)
- Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC)
- Sen. Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
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