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Credit Union Board Modernization Act

H.R. 975 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 975119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/04/2025REP. VARGASD-CA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.40 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR

23 members · Left 9 · Center 3 · Right 11 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Vargas, Juan (D-CA) (Introduced 02/04/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.40 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 23 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; House - Financial Services Committee
Latest Action02/11/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (02/04/2025)

Credit Union Board Modernization Act

This bill reduces the required frequency of meetings held by the board of directors of certain credit unions. Under the bill, new credit unions and credit unions with a low soundness rating must meet monthly, as required under current law. All other credit unions must hold at least six meetings annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter.

Text (3)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 975 EH: Credit Union Board Modernization Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 975

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Credit Union Board Modernization Act.

2.Frequency of board of directors meetingsSection 113 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1761b) is amended— (1)by striking monthly each place such term appears; (2)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking The board of directors and inserting the following: (a)In generalThe board of directors; (3)in subsection (a) (as so designated), by striking shall meet at least once a month and; and (4)by adding at the end the following: (b)MeetingsThe board of directors of a Federal credit union shall meet as follows: (1)With respect to a de novo Federal credit union, not less frequently than monthly during each of the first five years of the existence of such Federal credit union. (2)Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union— (A)with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and (B)with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. (3)Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union— (A)with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or (B)with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.. Passed the House of Representatives February 10, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 975 IH: Credit Union Board Modernization Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 975IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 4, 2025Mr. Vargas (for himself and Mr. Huizenga) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Credit Union Board Modernization Act.2.Frequency of board of directors meetingsSection 113 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1761b) is amended—(1)by striking monthly each place such term appears;(2)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking The board of directors and inserting the following:(a)In generalThe board of directors; (3)in subsection (a) (as so designated), by striking shall meet at least once a month and; and(4)by adding at the end the following:(b)MeetingsThe board of directors of a Federal credit union shall meet as follows:(1)With respect to a de novo Federal credit union, not less frequently than monthly during each of the first five years of the existence of such Federal credit union.(2)Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union—(A)with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and(B)with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or

2.(3)Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union—(A)with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or(B)with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5..

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 975 : Credit Union Board Modernization Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 975

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 11, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Credit Union Board Modernization Act.

2.Frequency of board of directors meetingsSection 113 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1761b) is amended— (1)by striking monthly each place such term appears; (2)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking The board of directors and inserting the following: (a)In generalThe board of directors; (3)in subsection (a) (as so designated), by striking shall meet at least once a month and; and (4)by adding at the end the following: (b)MeetingsThe board of directors of a Federal credit union shall meet as follows: (1)With respect to a de novo Federal credit union, not less frequently than monthly during each of the first five years of the existence of such Federal credit union. (2)Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union— (A)with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and (B)with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. (3)Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union— (A)with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or (B)with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.. Passed the House of Representatives February 10, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

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All Actions (10)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/04/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/04/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/04/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
02/10/2025House floor actionsMr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
02/10/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H601-603)
02/10/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 975.
02/10/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H601-602)
02/10/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H601-602)
02/10/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02/11/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Titles (6)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes.
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textCredit Union Board Modernization Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseCredit Union Board Modernization Act
Display TitleCredit Union Board Modernization Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedCredit Union Board Modernization Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (22)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (2)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee02/11/2025 Referred To
House - Financial Services Committee02/04/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (3)

Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector

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