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US HR41

US HR41
RESCUE Act for Black and Community Banks Reenergized Economic Sustainability for Community and Urban Entities Act for Black and Community Banks


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Introduced
01/03/2019
In Committee
01/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

RESCUE Act for Black and Community Banks Reenergized Economic Sustainability for Community and Urban Entities Act for Black and Community Banks This bill establishes programs and requirements related to minority banks, black banks, community banks, women's banks, and low-income credit unions. The bill establishes the Office of Black and Community Banks in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to oversee black and community banks. The OCC and the Securities and Exchange Commission must exempt these banks from specified securities and federal banking regulations in certain circumstances. The bill also establishes the Minority Bank Deposit Program. The Department of the Treasury must certify a depository institution or credit union upon successful application as a minority bank, a women's bank, or a low-income credit union. Every federal department and agency is directed to implement standards and procedures to ensure the use of such institutions to serve the financial needs of the department or agency. The Government Accountability Office must study the use of the new markets tax credit, lower-value home mortgages, and blockchain investments.

AI Summary

This bill establishes programs and requirements related to minority banks, Black banks, community banks, women's banks, and low-income credit unions. It creates the Office of Black and Community Banks within the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to oversee these banks and provide them with regulatory relief, such as exempting them from certain federal banking and securities regulations. The bill also codifies the Minority Bank Deposit Program, which requires federal departments and agencies to use these types of institutions to meet their financial needs. Additionally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct studies on the new markets tax credit, lower-value home mortgages, and blockchain technology's potential to increase investment in startups and crowdfunded companies.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 01/03/2019)

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