VoterlyS.J.Res. 13: 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.
119th Congress · Sponsored from Louisiana · Became law
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2025-02-04
- Policy area Finance and Financial Sector
- Cosponsors 5
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 119-19.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] introduced S.J.Res. 13. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What does S.J.Res. 13 do?
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 f…
Who sponsored S.J.Res. 13?
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R) of Louisiana is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S.J.Res. 13?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is S.J.Res. 13 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates S.J.Res. 13 became law.