S.J.Res. 13: 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.
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-04 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Finance and Financial Sector |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-20 — Became Public Law No: 119-19. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-04):
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.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Tim Scott | R SC 2025-02-06 |
| Steve Daines | R MT 2025-03-31 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-04-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 13 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 13?
S.J.Res. 13 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 13 are available on congress.gov.
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