H.R. 2061 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Community Banks Serving Their Communities First Act
H.R. 2061 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 3, 2005, sponsored by Jim Ryun with 88 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 3, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 88
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Community Banks Serving Their Communities First Act, or the Communities First Act - Sets forth regulatory relief measures for community banks, including amendments to: (1) the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act to increase from $10 million to $250 million the asset levels of depository institution and home mortgage lenders that are exempt from disclosure requirements; (2) the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit certain insured d…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Ryun (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 69 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 3, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p (May 3, 2005)
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Committees
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