Bills/H.R. 6551

New BANK Act of 2025

New BANK Act of 2025

In CommitteeEconomyHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# New BANK Act of 2025 - Summary The New BANK Act of 2025 (HR 6551) is a proposed law focused on regulating banking and financial institutions while increasing congressional oversight of the banking system. Though the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the listed subjects indicate it would address how banks are regulated and licensed, establish mechanisms for Congress to monitor financial institutions more closely, and create procedures for studying and investigating financial crises. The bill also appears to include requirements related to government record-keeping and information access regarding banking matters. This bill would primarily affect banks and financial institutions subject to federal regulation, as well as the government agencies that oversee them (such as the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency).

Congress and the public could also be impacted through increased transparency and investigation capabilities related to banking and financial stability issues. Currently, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Further details about specific provisions would require reviewing the full legislative text.

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Latest Action

February 25, 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 455.

Subjects

Banking and financial institutions regulationCongressional oversightFinancial crises and stabilizationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLicensing and registrations

Sponsor

2 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
December 10, 2025
Last Updated
February 25, 2026
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