S2663Referred to Committee

Merchant Banking Modernization Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-01
Introduced
13
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Sponsor

Mike Rounds
Mike Rounds
Republican · SD · Senator
Votes with party: 35.7% (322 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (13)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

2025-08-01

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would update rules for how banks can invest in and own non-financial businesses, allowing them greater flexibility in these activities while potentially requiring stronger oversight to manage risks. Banks and their investors would benefit from expanded opportunities to grow their businesses beyond traditional banking services, though regulators would need to ensure these investments don't threaten the stability of the financial system or harm consumers.

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Finance and Financial Sector
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