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.

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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Timeline

1. 4 February 2025

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 February 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 May 2025

   Vote

   Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 233.

   Source: Floor

4. 6 May 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69.

   Source: Calendars

5. 6 May 2025

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

   Source: Discharge

6. 6 May 2025

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

   Source: Committee

7. 7 May 2025

   Floor

   Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2789, S2789-2796)

   Source: Floor

8. 7 May 2025

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237.

   Source: Floor

9. 8 May 2025

   Floor

   Message on Senate action sent to the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 9 May 2025

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

11. 9 May 2025

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

12. 19 May 2025

    Reported

    Rules 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.

    Source: Floor

13. 20 May 2025

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

14. 20 May 2025

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).

    Source: Floor

15. 20 May 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).

    Source: Floor

16. 20 May 2025

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2168-2175)

    Source: Floor

17. 20 May 2025

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

18. 20 May 2025

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

19. 10 June 2025

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

20. 10 June 2025

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

21. 20 June 2025

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 119-19.

    Source: President

22. 20 June 2025

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

23. 20 June 2025

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

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• Enrolled Bill

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law

  Public Law · EN · 21 June 2025

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 20 June 2025

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• Engrossed in Senate

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 7 May 2025

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• Placed on Calendar Senate

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 6 May 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 February 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 February 2025

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssbk00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← 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.
• related to ← Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) 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; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 31) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act"; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.