Senate poised to pass NAFCU-backed reg relief bill

The NAFCU-backed Senate regulatory relief bill (S. 2155) is being prepped for passage in the Senate this week.  Meanwhile, the House is already identifying bipartisan relief measures it may want to add to the bill before a House vote. NAFCU is engaging with both the House and Senate as this bill works its way through the legislative process.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chief sponsor of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155), has filed a substitute amendment to be added to the bill that already includes eight uncontroversial bills from the House Financial Services Committee largely dealing with easing securities laws. The Senate is expected to advance these changes, with final passage of the bill expected as early as today.

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, has indicated that he would like to see more regulatory relief provisions added to the final bill. NAFCU lobbyists continue to advocate for action on additional credit union regulatory relief measures.

 

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