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.
- Bill Number
- S.J.Res. 13
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Status
- Became Law
- Became Law
- Public Law 119-19
- Latest Action
- 2025-06-20: Became Public Law No: 119-19.
- Last Updated
- 2025-10-09T03:26:15Z
Official 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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (5)
Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
Recent Actions
- 2025-06-20: Became Public Law No: 119-19.
- 2025-06-20: Became Public Law No: 119-19.
- 2025-06-20: Signed by President.
- 2025-06-20: Signed by President.
- 2025-06-10: Presented to President.
- 2025-06-10: Presented to President.
- 2025-05-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-05-20: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137). (Roll call 137)
- 2025-05-20: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137). (Roll call 137)
- 2025-05-20: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2177-2178)
- 2025-05-20: POSTPONED 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.
- 2025-05-20: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2025-05-20: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 13.
- 2025-05-20: 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.
- 2025-05-20: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2168-2175)
Bill Versions
- 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. — issued 2025-05-22 — PDF (1 pages)
- 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. — issued 2025-05-07 — PDF (2 pages)
- 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. — issued 2025-02-04 — PDF (2 pages)
- 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. — issued 2025-05-06 — PDF (4 pages)