house Bill H.R. 4292
Should Banks Get Feedback From Regulators on Their “Living Wills”?
Argument in favor
This common sense bill would improve and codify into law the process by which banks create living wills to ensure that if they fail they won’t drag the rest of the financial sector down with them. It has bipartisan support and passed out of committee unanimously.
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01/30/2018
It would protect us the Small account holders from getting screwed if there was an actual Law they had to follow and update every 2 years. But then again I’m dreaming if I really thing Big banks care about any account Anderson 500,000
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01/30/2018
Customers should know the contingency plans of the institution in which they deposit their money.
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01/30/2018
Banking is not a right. It is a privilege that needs to be regulated to protect our citizens and our economic system. Having banks follow this legislation is just common sense.
Argument opposed
The existing regulatory process under which banks create living wills doesn’t need to be codified into law. There’s no need for regulators like the FDIC and the Federal Reserve to give banks feedback on their living wills.
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01/29/2018
God you guys suck. Where’s the summary? How long has the bill been out?
01/30/2018
“Living Wills?” Humans need a Will and in a sense, Banks are Corporations composed of shareholders. Wills are designed to protect family and assets when Humans pass on. Likewise, when Banks pass on, their Living Will will have the plans necessary for a careful liquidation and distribution of assets, including stockholders. Capitalism can take care of its own without any Federal assistance, leaving taxpayers out of the bailout loop and an opportunity for new business entities too grow from the Banks ashes.
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01/30/2018
The CBO states “there will be a small administrative fee” for providing such report. In Washington there is no such thing as a small administrative fee. More details need to be provided and the cost imposed upon taxpayers needs to be disclosed.
It would protect us the Small account holders from getting screwed if there was an actual Law they had to follow and update every 2 years. But then again I’m dreaming if I really thing Big banks care about any account Anderson 500,000
God you guys suck. Where’s the summary? How long has the bill been out?
Customers should know the contingency plans of the institution in which they deposit their money.
Banking is not a right. It is a privilege that needs to be regulated to protect our citizens and our economic system. Having banks follow this legislation is just common sense.
“Living Wills?” Humans need a Will and in a sense, Banks are Corporations composed of shareholders. Wills are designed to protect family and assets when Humans pass on. Likewise, when Banks pass on, their Living Will will have the plans necessary for a careful liquidation and distribution of assets, including stockholders. Capitalism can take care of its own without any Federal assistance, leaving taxpayers out of the bailout loop and an opportunity for new business entities too grow from the Banks ashes.
This seems like a common-sense measure to protect the bank accounts of individuals. It was the failure of banks that took us into the Great Depression. This is a way to protect funds for individuals and families and I am all for it.
The CBO states “there will be a small administrative fee” for providing such report. In Washington there is no such thing as a small administrative fee. More details need to be provided and the cost imposed upon taxpayers needs to be disclosed.
Because banks are *totally* trustworthy in how they'll protect their small account holders when they collapse under the weight of their Deadbeat Billionaires. Yeah, sure, we can allow them to self-govern -- what could possibly go wrong... that hasn't gone wrong every single other time we've allowed the Financial Sector of the US to self-govern? *CoughGreatDepressionCough*
this is insane banks of all people should not be allowed this info
You may wonder why would he vote nay ? If any bank pulls the same crap they pulled in 08 there assets should become absorbed by the federal government & put toward the debt ! They will never do it again ! Let’s see that legislation become law !
Yes it does as this administration is attempting to remove all oversight of the industry that caused the recent housing collapse & recession.
This common sense bill would improve and codify into law the process by which banks create living wills to ensure that if they fail they won’t drag the rest of the financial sector down with them. It has bipartisan support and passed out of committee unanimously.
While Trump has done all he can to deregulate some of the most important regulations that were passed in the last Administration to protect consumers and our economy, I feel it’s VERY important to stay focused on implementing additional regulations to protect our economy and the people most vulnerable to a downturn in the economy.
I agree. Banks should have a plan on how to save themselves. We couldn’t afford to bail big corporations out again.
Any regulation that is currently complied with shouldn't face any opposition unless it presents undue hardship. This bill does not. The only reason I can imagine banks giving push back here is if they are forced to take responsibility for their actions.
I don’t see any issue here! Regulators need to provide guidance to banks to make sure they have the proper planning in place in case of insolvency.
Don't trust Republicans but this seems to be a basic and needed step to prevent and reduce another financial crisis.