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H.R. 5585 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Financial Netting Improvements Act of 2006

H.R. 5585 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 12, 2006, sponsored by Patrick T. McHenry with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jun 12, 2006
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Public law
Public Law 109-390

What it does

Financial Netting Improvements Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and the Federal Credit Union Act to revise treatment of certain agreements entered into before appointment of depository institution conservators or receivers, including securities contracts, forward contracts, and swap agreements. (Sec. 3) Defines "person" to include any governmental entity. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Patrick T. McHenry (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 12, 2006
  • Passed the HouseSep 27, 2006
  • Passed the SenateSep 30, 2006
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 4, 2006
  • Became lawDec 12, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-390. (Dec 12, 2006)

How Congress voted

  • Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendments
    House · Nov 15, 2006 · Passed
    395–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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