GAO would study bank merger conditions imposed by federal regulators
Placed on the calendarH.R. 6570Latest action
Sponsor: Scott Fitzgerald · Representative · WI
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Official title: Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The bill orders a study on whether bank merger conditions follow the law or outside factors, with a report due in six months.
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What does this do?
This bill directs the to study how federal regulators handle "commitments and conditions" placed on bank and credit union mergers, such as lending levels, branch retention, or community service goals. It requires a report to Congress within six months of enactment, including data and an assessment of whether current practices match legal requirements.
Who does it affect?
The study covers the Federal Reserve, the Comptroller of the Currency, the FDIC, and the National Credit Union Administration. Banks and credit unions going through merger approval processes would be most directly affected.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not change merger rules itself, but its findings could later influence how Congress or regulators revise merger review procedures, potentially affecting loan access, branch locations, and community banking services.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 10, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Feb 25, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.