Andy Barr (R-KY)
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.
A Republican resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury. The rule in question relates to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act. If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Disapproval of the Rule: By providing for congressional disapproval, the resolution would prevent the rule (89 Fed. Reg. 78207) from having force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No information provided: The text does not provide specific details regarding the contents of the rule or the potential negative consequences of its disapproval.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 9/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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