The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has joined other groups in requesting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reconsider its decision to eliminate the Office of Supervisor...
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U.S. Reps. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and French Hill (R-AR) recently sent correspondence to House Committee on Financial Services Chair Maxine Waters to call on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Dire...
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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The Senate Finance Committee unanimously advanced the Retirement Security and Savings Act, sponsored by U.S. Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Ben Cardin (D-MD). The bill, S. 1770, would help small busi...
Read MoreAppointed by President Jow Biden, Sandra L. Thompson was recently sworn into a five-year term as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Thompson will head the agency responsible for...
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U.S. Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and John Cornyn (R-TX) recently applauded the enactment of their legislation that aids small businesses and individuals...
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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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Legislation to fund the U.S. Department of the Interior and other related agencies for Fiscal Year 2023 includes language to protect the rights of Tribes that have authorized the use, distribution, po...
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) board proposed a rule to increase deposit insurance assessment rates by 2 basis points for all insured depository institutions. This increase is pro...
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