Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S.J.Res. 13 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
6 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 6 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA) (Introduced 02/04/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.56 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 6 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/20/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-19. |
| Roll Call Votes | 3 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Public Law: Public Law 119-19
Public Law (06/20/2025)
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.
SJ 13 ENR: 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. U.S. Senate 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. One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America1st SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty fiveS. J. RES. 13IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act (89 Fed. Reg. 78207 (September 25, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.Speaker of the House of RepresentativesVice President of the United States and President of the Senate
119 SJ 13 ES: 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. U.S. Senate 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. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. J. RES. 13IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act (89 Fed. Reg. 78207 (September 25, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.Passed the Senate May 7, 2025.Secretary
119 SJ 13 IS: 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. U.S. Senate 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. IIA119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. J. RES. 13IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 4, 2025Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. Hagerty, and Mr. Tillis) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act (89 Fed. Reg. 78207 (September 25, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
119 SJ 13 PCS: 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. U.S. Senate 2025-05-06 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. IIACalendar No. 69119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. J. RES. 13IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 4, 2025Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Moreno) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsMay 6, 2025Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendarJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act (89 Fed. Reg. 78207 (September 25, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.May 6, 2025Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 02/04/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| 05/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). |
| 05/06/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). |
| 05/06/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69. |
| 05/06/2025 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 233. |
| 05/06/2025 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2769) |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2789, S2789-2796) |
| 05/07/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237. |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237. (text: CR S2793) |
| 05/08/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 05/09/2025 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 05/09/2025 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 05/20/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2168-2175) |
| 05/20/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 05/20/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 13. |
| 05/20/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 05/20/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 05/20/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2177-2178) |
| 05/20/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137). |
| 05/20/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137). |
| 05/20/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Presented to President. |
| 06/10/2025 | House floor actions | Presented to President. |
| 06/20/2025 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 06/20/2025 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 06/20/2025 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-19. |
| 06/20/2025 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-19. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
| Display 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | 05/06/2025 Discharged From |
| Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | 02/04/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector
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