The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and several other banking industry groups released a white paper on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) actions to expand its examin...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a rule affirming the ability of states to establish their own fair credit reporting laws. This allows states to enact state-level laws that a...
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The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released its response to the Economic Report of the President, making recommendations to improve the economy. The JEC is required by law to respond...
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The House Financial Services Committee advanced the Close the Industrial Loan Company (ILC) Loophole Act, which drew praise from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Associati...
Read MoreThe House Financial Services Committee advanced 10 bills last week that reduce housing costs, help small businesses, and protect whistleblowers, among others. Among the legislation advanced is the...
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A group of state attorneys general, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, are urging Congress to enact legislation allowing food and candy makers to enforce their trademarks against copycat...
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A group of lawmakers recently forwarded correspondence to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), advocating the agency examines the potential environmental impacts of digital asset mining. Hous...
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U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced legislation to expand retirement savings access. The Starter-K Act creates starter defined contribution plans that streamline reg...
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A group of Senate Democrats has offered suggestions on improving the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed rules requiring public companies to make climate disclosures. Among the rec...
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The Bank Policy Institute (BPI) offered feedback on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed climate disclosure policy, expressing its concerns. The proposal would require public ...
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