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H.R. 9490 · 119th Congress

Bank Failure Accountability Act

IntroducedFinance and Financial Sector
IntroducedJun 25, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jun 25, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Jun 25, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
  2. Jun 25, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  3. Jun 25, 2026Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4251)Library of Congress
  4. Jun 25, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Al Green D-TX-9
  • Summer L. Lee D-PA-12
  • Stephen F. Lynch D-MA-8