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US HR3762

US HR3762
International Insurance Standards Act of 2017


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Introduced
09/13/2017
In Committee
09/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 This bill prohibits parties representing the federal government in an international insurance agreement from agreeing to any standard inconsistent with existing federal and state laws. The parties must coordinate with state insurance regulators. Congress has the power to review and disapprove by joint resolution any such agreement. The bill amends the Federal Insurance Office Act of 2010 to modify requirements for a covered international agreement entered into by the Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office. Such an agreement must not include new prudential requirements for insurers and must only apply on a prospective basis. Congress has the power to review and disapprove by joint resolution any covered agreement.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits parties representing the federal government from agreeing to any international insurance standard that is inconsistent with existing U.S. federal and state laws and regulations. It requires close consultation with state insurance regulators throughout the negotiation process for any international insurance agreements. The bill also gives Congress the power to review and disapprove such agreements before they are finalized.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 09/13/2017)

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