119th Congress · House
American Access to Banking Act
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation · Financial services and investments · Intergovernmental relations · Licensing and registrations · State and local government operations · Finance and Financial Sector
In plain language
- House bill in the 119th Congress.
- Requires federal financial regulators to review and streamline the application process for the formation of de novo.
- House passed it on May 20, 2026 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)
American Access to Banking Act This bill requires federal financial regulators to review and streamline the application process for the formation of de novo, or new, depository institutions or credit unions. Regulators must (1) review the application process; (2) to the extent practicable, collect necessary information from other agencies in order to minimize requests for applicant information; and (3) review how de novo financial intuitions raise capital while maintaining investor protections, including the impact of restrictions on raising capital. At the request of an applicant, regulators must (1) designate an employee as a caseworker to assist in the application process, and (2) provide a list of similar institutions interested in serving as a mentor. Each regulator must also develop a state and stakeholder engagement plan to assist interested parties with understanding the relevant regulatory processes.
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Roll-call votes on this measure
- substantiveMay 20, 2026 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 4544 — American Access to Banking Act