S.J.Res. 13 Became law · Public Law 119-19 Finance and Financial Sector

A joint resolution 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.

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Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] Introduced February 4, 2025 Cosponsors 5 (5 R) Latest action June 20, 2025

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency titled Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act and published on September 25, 2024. The rule revises procedures for reviewing applications for proposed bank mergers, such as by removing automatic approvals under an expedited review procedure and by discontinuing streamlined application forms.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

HouseMay 20, 2025·Roll 137·S.J.Res. 13
Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review…
On Passage

Passed220–207
R 219–0 D 1–207
SenateMay 7, 2025·Roll 237·S.J.Res. 13
S.J. Res. 13
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 13

Joint Resolution Passed52–47
R 52–0 D 0–45 I 0–2
SenateMay 6, 2025·Roll 233·S.J.Res. 13
Motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 13
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 13

Motion to Proceed Agreed to53–46
R 53–0 D 0–45 I 0–1

Actions

Jun 20, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-19.
Jun 20, 2025 Signed by President.
Jun 10, 2025 Presented to President.
May 20, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).
May 20, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).
May 20, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2177-2178)
May 20, 2025 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 13, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 20, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 20, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 13.
May 20, 2025 Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
May 20, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2168-2175)
May 19, 2025 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.
May 9, 2025 Held at the desk.
May 9, 2025 Received in the House.
May 8, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 7, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237. (text: CR S2793)
May 7, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237.
May 7, 2025 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2789, S2789-2796)
May 6, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2769)
May 6, 2025 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 233.
May 6, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69.
May 6, 2025 Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Feb 4, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 4, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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