Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act

Timeline

1. Feb 25, 2026
   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.
2. Feb 25, 2026
   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-531.
3. Feb 25, 2026
   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-531.
4. Dec 17, 2025
   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
5. Dec 17, 2025
   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
6. Dec 16, 2025
   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
7. Dec 10, 2025
   Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
8. Dec 10, 2025
   Introduced in House
9. Dec 10, 2025
   Introduced in House

Cosponsors

• Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] D-NJ
• Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] R-TX
• Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] R-OH
• Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23] D-FL
• Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] R-NC
• Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] R-NY

In the News

• US Bill Takes Fresh Look at Bank-FinTech Partnerships - PYMNTS.com
• Smith joins trafficking survivors, anti-trafficking groups in urging Congress to advance Smith-Bass bill to help victims of trafficking - Congressman Chris Smith (.gov)
• Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery - Congressman Chris Smith (.gov)