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H.R. 2702IntroducedFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR

FIRM Act

Banking and financial institutions regulation · Congressional oversight · Financial services and investments
Sponsor
Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
R · KY-6
Key facts
Introduced: Apr 8, 2025
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 19
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Jun 20, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 131.

Summary

Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act or the FIRM Act

This bill prohibits the consideration of reputational risk by federal banking agencies when regulating, examining, or supervising a depository institution or credit union. The bill defines reputational risk as the potential for negative publicity or public attention to decrease confidence in the institution, lead to litigation, reduce revenues, or result in other adverse impacts to the institution. 

Agencies must report on the implementation of this bill. 

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. Jun 20, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 131.
  2. Jun 20, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-164.
  3. Jun 20, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-164.
  4. May 21, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 19.
  5. May 21, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  6. Apr 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  7. Apr 8, 2025
    Introduced in House
  8. Apr 8, 2025
    Introduced in House

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