Overdraft Protection Act of 2021
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Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 This bill prohibits a financial institution from engaging in unfair or deceptive acts in connection with overdraft coverage. Each financial institution that offers overdraft coverage for accounts must disclose overdraft coverage fees. It must also disclose that the consumer's transaction may be declined if there are insufficient funds in the related account, and the consumer will not be charged a fee if such transaction is declined. A financial institution must provide certain other disclosures regarding its overdraft protection program, including prompt notification of the account's overdraft status. The bill limits the number of overdraft fees a consumer may be charged each month and year, and provides that such fees must be reasonable. The bill prohibits an overdraft coverage fee if the overdraft results solely from a debit hold amount that exceeds the actual dollar amount of the transaction. The bill also prohibits a financial institution from charging a non-sufficient fund fee for any automated teller machine or debit card transaction, or reporting negative information regarding consumer use of overdraft coverage to any consumer reporting agency when the overdraft amounts and coverage fees are paid under the terms of an overdraft coverage program.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 22.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Banking
LEGISLATIVE House H.R. 2798- CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 1410- Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1382- TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1313- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 1411- CFPB-IG Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 1165- Data Privacy Act of 2023 H.R. 3881- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 H.R. 4766- Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act H.R. 8356- Small Dollar Loan Certainty Act H.R. 8338- Clarity in Lending Act Issues related to implementation of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 4277- Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 (117th Congress) H.R. 6789- Rectifying UDAAP Act H.R. 1810- Bank Loan Privacy Act H.J. Res. 122- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)" H.R. 7531- Secure Payments Act of 2024 Senate S. 1362- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 1838- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 S. 2760- Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act S. 3549- Predatory Lending Elimination Act S. 2482- Community Advantage Loan Program Act S.J. Res. 70- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)". S. 4570- Secure Payments Act of 2024 Both Chambers Issues related to the cumulative impact of banking regulations, particularly to regional banks Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E House/Senate semi-annual hearings with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to consumer data privacy Issues related to regulation of private student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to federal student loan reform Issues related to cyber security, data security, and breach notification Issues related to credit card network interchange fees Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to fraud and scams Issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in financial services Issues related to debit interchange Issues related to the CFPBs overdraft final rule Legislation related to the Small Business Administration 7(a) loan program Issues related to the CFPBs Section 1033 final rule Issues related to the CFPBs credit card late fees final rule REGULATORY Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 CFPB Issues related to Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card late fees Safe Harbor rule Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Section 1034 of the Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws Issues related to CFPB UDAAP Authority Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 Issues related to Buy Now Pay Later products Issues related to Early Wage Access products Issues related to regulation E opt-in requirements OCC Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers- Consumer Financial Health Issues related to mergers and acquisitions Federal Reserve Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to Basel III Endgame Proposal Issues related to debit interchange, Reg. II FDIC Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to FDIC logo signage Issues related to mergers and acquisitions SBA Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees Issues related to SBA 504 Loan Program and fees Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2024 · third_quarter · Banking
LEGISLATIVE House H.R. 2798- CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 1410- Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1382- TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1313- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 1411- CFPB-IG Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 1165- Data Privacy Act of 2023 H.R. 3881- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 H.R. 4766- Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act H.R. 8356- Small Dollar Loan Certainty Act H.R. 8338- Clarity in Lending Act Issues related to implementation of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 4277- Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 (117th Congress) H.R. 6789- Rectifying UDAAP Act H.J.Res. 122- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)" H.R. 7531- Secure Payments Act of 2024 Senate S. 1362- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 1838- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 S. 2760- Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act S. 3549- Predatory Lending Elimination Act S. 2482- Community Advantage Loan Program Act S.J.Res. 70- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)". S. 4570- Secure Payments Act of 2024 Both Chambers Issues related to the cumulative impact of banking regulations, particularly to regional banks Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E Issues related to banning arbitration agreements House/Senate Semi-annual Hearings with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to consumer data privacy Issues related to regulation of private student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to federal student loan reform Issues related to cyber security, data security, and breach notification Issues related to credit card network interchange fees Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to fraud and scams Issues related to debit interchange Issues related to overdraft Issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in financial services Legislation related to the Small Business Administration 7(a) loan program REGULATORY Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 CFPB Issues related to Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card late fees Safe Harbor rule Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Section 1034 of the Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 Issues related to Buy Now Pay Later products Issues related to Early Wage Access products Issues related to regulation E opt-in requirements OCC Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers- Consumer Financial Health Issues related to mergers and acquisitions Federal Reserve Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to Basel III Endgame Proposal Issues related to debit interchange, Reg. II FDIC Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to FDIC logo signage Issues related to mergers and acquisitions SBA Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees Issues related to SBA 504 Loan Program and fees Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program Department of Education Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending
2024 · second_quarter · Banking
LEGISLATIVE House H.R. 2798- CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 1410- Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1382- TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1313- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 1411- CFPB-IG Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 1165- Data Privacy Act of 2023 H.R. 3881- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 H.R. 4766- Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act Legislation related to the Small Business Administration 7(a) loan program H.R. 8356- Small Dollar Loan Certainty Act H.R. 8338- Clarity in Lending Act Issues related to implementation of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 4277- Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 (117th Congress) H.R. 6789- Rectifying UDAAP Act H.J.Res. 122- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)" Senate S. 1362- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 1838- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 S. 2760- Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act S. 3549- Predatory Lending Elimination Act S. 2482- Community Advantage Loan Program Act S.J.Res. 70- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)". Both Chambers Issues related to the cumulative impact of banking regulations, particularly to regional banks Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E Issues related to banning arbitration agreements House/Senate Semi-annual Hearings with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to consumer data privacy Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to federal student loan reform Issues related to cyber security, data security, and breach notification Issues related to credit card network interchange fees Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to fraud and scams Issues related to debit interchange Issues related to overdraft Issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in financial services REGULATORY Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 CFPB Issues related to Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card late fees Safe Harbor rule Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Section 1034 of the Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 OCC Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers- Consumer Financial Health Federal Reserve Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Federal Reserve Consumer checking accounts Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to Basel III Endgame Proposal Issues related to debit interchange, Reg. II FDIC Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to Section 19 - Criminal Background for prospective employment Issues related to FDIC logo signage SBA Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees Issues related to SBA 504 Loan Program and fees Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program Department of Education Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending
2024 · first_quarter · Banking
LEGISLATIVE House H.R. 2798- CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 1410- Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1382- TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1313- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 1411- CFPB-IG Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 1165- Data Privacy Act of 2023 H.R. 3881- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 H.R. 4766- Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act Legislation related to the Small Business Administration 7(a) loan program Legislation related to small dollar lending Issues related to implementation of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 4277- Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 (117th Congress) H.R. 6789- Rectifying UDAAP Act H.J.Res. 122- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)" Senate S. 1362- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 1838- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 S. 2760- Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act S. 3549- Predatory Lending Elimination Act S. 2482- Community Advantage Loan Program Act S.J.Res. 70- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)". Both Chambers Issues related to the cumulative impact of banking regulations, particularly to regional banks Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E Issues related to banning arbitration agreements House/Senate Semi-annual Hearing with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to consumer data privacy Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to federal student loan reform Issues related to cyber security, data security, and breach notification Issues related to credit card network interchange fees Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to fraud and scams Issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in financial services REGULATORY Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 CFPB Issues related to Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Issues related to CFPB Credit Card late fees Safe Harbor rule Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Section 1034 of Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 OCC Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers- Consumer Financial Health Federal Reserve Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to Basel III Endgame Proposal Issues related to Debit Interchange Proposals - Reg. II FDIC Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to FDIC logo signage SBA Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees Issues related to SBA 504 Loan Program and fees Department of Education Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending
2023 · fourth_quarter · Banking
LEGISLATIVE House H.R. 2798- CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 1410- Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1382- TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1313- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 1411- CFPB-IG Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 1165- Data Privacy Act of 2023 H.R. 3881- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 H.R. 4766- Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act Legislation related to the Small Business Administration 7(a) loan program Legislation related to small dollar lending Issues related to implementation of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 2670- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 4277- Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 (117th Cong.) H.R. 6789- Rectifying UDAAP Act Senate S. 1362- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 1838- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 S. 2760- Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act S. 3549- Predatory Lending Elimination Act S. 2482- Community Advantage Loan Program Act Both Chambers Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E Issues related to Biden Administration Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Issues related to banning arbitration agreements House/Senate Semi-annual Hearing with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to Consumer Data Privacy Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to bankruptcy protections for student loans Issues related to federal student loan reform Issues related to Cyber Security, Data Security & Breach Notification Issues related to credit card network interchange fees Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to fraud and scams REGULATORY Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 CFPB Issues related to Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Issues related to CFPB Credit Card late fees Safe Harbor rule Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Section 1034 of Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 OCC Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers- Consumer Financial Health Federal Reserve Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Federal Reserve Consumer checking accounts Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to Basel III Endgame Proposal FDIC Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act Issues related to Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to Section 19 - Criminal Background for prospective employment SBA Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees Issues related to SBA 504 Loan Program and fees Department of Education Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending
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| Albio Sires | Democratic | NJ |
| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | Democratic | NY |
| André Carson | Democratic | IN |
| Andy Levin | Democratic | MI |
| Ann M. Kuster | Democratic | NH |
| Anna G. Eshoo | Democratic | CA |
| Ayanna Pressley | Democratic | MA |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Bill Foster | Democratic | IL |
| Bobby L. Rush | Democratic | IL |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democratic | NJ |
| Brad Sherman | Democratic | CA |
| Brenda L. Lawrence | Democratic | MI |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
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| Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Democratic | VA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
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| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Ilhan Omar | Democratic | MN |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | CA |
| Jahana Hayes | Democratic | CT |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
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| Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Democratic | IL |
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| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Kathleen M. Rice | Democratic | NY |
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Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $1,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2023 · third_quarter · Banking
LEGISLATIVE House H.R. 2798- CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 1410- Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1382- TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1313- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 1411- CFPB-IG Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 1165- Data Privacy Act of 2023 H.R. 3881- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 H.R. 4766- Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act of 2023 Potential Legislation related to the Small Business Administration 7(a) loan program Potential Legislation related to small dollar lending Issues related to fraud and scams Issues related to implementation of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 2670- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 4277- Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 (117th Cong.) Senate S. 1362- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 1838- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 S. 2760- Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act S. 2482- Community Advantage Loan Program Act of 2023 Issues related to fraud and scams Both Chambers Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E Issues related to Biden Administration Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Issues related to changing UDAAP legislation/ Dodd-Frank UDAAP provisions Issues related to banning arbitration agreements House/Senate Semi-annual Hearing with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to Consumer Data Privacy Potential Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Potential Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to bankruptcy protections for student loans Issues related to federal student loan reform Issues related to Cyber Security, Data Security & Breach Notification Issues related to credit card network interchange fees Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Higher Education Act REGULATORY Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 CFPB Issues related to Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Issues related to CFPB Credit Card late fees Safe Harbor rule Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Section 1034 of Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Late Fees and Late Payments Issues related to By Now/Pay Later Financial Products Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 OCC Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers Federal Reserve Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Federal Reserve Consumer checking accounts Issues related to the E-SIGN Act Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act FDIC Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act Issues related to Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act SBA Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees Issues related to SBA 504 Loan Program and fees Department of Education Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2023 · second_quarter · Banking
Bank On Central Bank Digital Currency Cryptocurrency Digital Assets Market Structure Bill (Draft) A Bill to Provide for the Regulation of Payment Stablecoins (Draft) Nominations Postal Banking S.1323 & H.R.2891, Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 H.R. 1277/S. 374, Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 758, Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act of 2023 H.R.1533, Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act H.R. 6145, Community Bank Relief Act of 2021 S. 3409, To amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that is between 8 percent and 8.5 percent for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024. Emergency Capital Investment Issues for CDFI and MDI S. 3715, The E-SIGN Modernization Act H.R. 7351, To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide for the supervision of non-depository persons offering or making small business loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 H.R 4521, America Competes Act of 2022 H.R.7003, Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act S. 2677, Stop Overdraft Profiteering Act of 2021 S. 4356, Responsible Financial Innovation Act The impact of Environmental, Social and Governance guidance and regulatory proposals on Banking. UDAAP Supervisory Policies and Adjudication Procedures Community Reinvestment Act Deposit Insurance Assessment Rates S.1838 , Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 3881, Credit Card Competition Act S.4760, Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022 Merchant Category Codes S.1790--Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act S.293 & H.R. 2743, Fair Access to Banking Act H.R. 2799, Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023 H.R. 2603, To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise certain thresholds related to smaller reporting companies, accelerated filers, and large accelerated filers, and for other purposes H.R.2798 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R.1382 TABS Act of 2023 H.R.1411, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau-Inspector General Reform Act H.R. 2489, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act H.R.1313, the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R.1719, Making the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountable to Small Business Act S.1362, the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R.490, Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2023
Client expense: $2,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2023 · second_quarter · Banking
4/18 Senate Banking Committee Nominations Hearing 6/13 Senate Banking Committee Hearing- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus Semi-Annual Report to Congress 6/14 House Financial Services Committee Hearing- The Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection H.R. 2798- CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 1410- Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1382- TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1313- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 1362- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 1411- CFPB-IG Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 1165- Data Privacy Act of 2023 S.1838- Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 H.R.3881 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E House Financial Services Discussion Draft: Stablecoin Legislation Issues related to Biden Administration Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Issues related to changing UDAAP legislation/ Dodd-Frank UDAAP provisions Issues related to banning arbitration agreements H.R.2670- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act (117th Congress) H.R. ____ - Protecting Consumers From Payment Scams Act Issues related to Section 1034 of Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Late Fees and Late Payments H.R.4277 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 Issues related to By Now/Pay Later Financial Products Issues related to SBA Direct 7(a) lending program H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes. (117th Congress) S. 3382, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. (117th Congress) S. 3056, the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act (117th Congress) House/Senate Semi-annual Hearing with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Cyber Security, Data Security & Breach Notification Issues related to Consumer Data Privacy Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to Dodd-Frank including Section 1033 H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act (117th Congress) Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws CFPB Section 1071 rulemaking Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to bank fees, including overdraft fees and credit card late fees. Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Federal Reserve Consumer checking accounts Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to bankruptcy protections for student loans Issues related to federal student loan reform Issues related to AML-BSA Reform Issues related to Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to Fintech Issues related to the E-SIGN Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act Issues related to Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Regulations: Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Regulations related to the Dodd-Frank Act, Pub. L. No. 111-203 Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Community Reinvestment Act Regulations & Q&A issues Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules Issues related to Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Buy Now Pay Later Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Safe Harbor fee Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2023 · first_quarter · Banking
Bank On Buy Now, Pay Later Central Bank Digital Currency Cryptocurrency Digital Assets Nominations USPS Pilot Banking Program H.R. 1996, The SAFE Banking Act H.R. 1277/S. 374, Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 758, Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act of 2023 S. 910, SAFE Banking Act S.J.RES.15, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders." H.R.1533, Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act H.R. 6145, Community Bank Relief Act of 2021 S. 3409, To amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that is between 8 percent and 8.5 percent for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024. Emergency Capital Investment Issues for CDFI and MDI S. 3715, The E-SIGN Modernization Act Coin Circulation H.R. 7351, To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide for the supervision of non-depository persons offering or making small business loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 H.R 4521, America Competes Act of 2022 H.R.7003, Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act S. 2677, Stop Overdraft Profiteering Act of 2021 S. 4356, Responsible Financial Innovation Act The impact of Environmental, Social and Governance guidance and regulatory proposals on Banking. UDAAP Supervisory Policies and Adjudication Procedures Issues impacting the modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act Deposit Insurance Assessment Rates S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 8874, Credit Card Competition Act S.4760, Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022 Merchant Category Codes
Client expense: $1,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2023 · first_quarter · Banking
2/8 House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy hearing- Revamping and Revitalizing Banking in the 21st Century 3/7 Senate Banking Committee Hearing- Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy 3/8 House Financial Services Committee Hearing- The Federal Reserves Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report 3/8 House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy hearing- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Ripe for Reform 3/24 House Small Business Committee hearing- The End of Relationship Banking? Examining the CFPBs Small Business Lending Data Collection Rule H.R. 1410- Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1382- TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1313- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 1411- CFPB-IG Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 1165- Data Privacy Act of 2023 S.4674 (117th Cong.)- Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 H.R.8874 (117th Cong.)- Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E House Financial Services Discussion Draft: Stablecoin Legislation Issues related to Biden Administration Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Issues related to changing UDAAP legislation/ Dodd-Frank UDAAP provisions Issues related to banning arbitration agreements H.R.7900 (117th Cong.)- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R.8152 (117th Cong.)- American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. ____ - Protecting Consumers From Payment Scams Act Issues related to Section 1034 of Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Late Fees and Late Payments H.R.7412 (117th Cong.)- Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R.6802 (117th Cong.)- Preventing Racial Profiling in Lending Act H.R.6732 (117th Cong.)- Small LENDER Act H.R.7352 (117th Cong.)- PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022 H.R.4277 (117th Cong.)- Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 Issues related to By Now/Pay Later Financial Products Issues related to SBA Direct 7(a) lending program H.R.6037 (117th Cong.), To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes. S. 3382 (117th Cong.), To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. Issues related to transition from LIBOR Rate S. 3056 (117th Cong.), the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act Issues related to FDIC Director appointment House/Senate Semi-annual Hearing with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Cyber Security, Data Security & Breach Notification Issues related to Consumer Data Privacy Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to Dodd-Frank including Section 1033 Issues related to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau H.R. 4773 (117th Cong.), the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB Issues related to Interest Rate Caps on Banks Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws CFPB Section 1071 rulemaking Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to bank fees, including overdraft fees and credit card late fees. Issues related to COVID-19 pandemic H.R. 4120 (117th Cong.), To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide comprehensive reforms to the consumer credit reporting laws, and for other purposes H.R. 4277 (117th Cong.), To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices related to the marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at financial institutions, and for other purposes Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to U.S. Postal Service banking services. Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Federal Reserve Consumer checking accounts Issues related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to bankruptcy protections for student loans Issues related to federal student loan reform Issues related to AML-BSA Reform Issues related to FinCEN CDD Rule Issues related to Appropriations Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees H.R. 5050 (116th Cong.), the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to FinTech Issues related to the E-SIGN Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act S. 2563 (116th Cong.), the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act Issues related to Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Regulations: Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Regulations related to the Dodd-Frank Act, Pub. L. No. 111-203 Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Community Reinvestment Act Regulations & Q&A issues Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules Issues related to Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Buy Now Pay Later Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Safe Harbor fee Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Overdraft Protection Act (H.R.4277)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
While MCUL takes no position on the issue of cannabis legalization, it supports legislation in the 117th Congress that would provide a safe harbor for financial institutions to serve their members needs in states where cannabis use has become legal. MCUL supports the SAFE Banking Act of 2021, S. 910 and H.R. 1996 which would provide a safe harbor for credit unions and other financial institutions. MCUL stands opposed to efforts to change the existing interchange system by expanding requirements under the so-called Durbin Amendment established under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. We have been educating our delegation on the importance of the current credit card interchange system with regard to ensuring consumer data remains secure and private and are asking our delegation to oppose S. 4674/H.R. 8874, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 because of the harm it would do to credit unions, their members, along with other financial institutions and their customers. We continue to educate our congressional delegation on voluntary overdraft protection services offered by credit unions and the value our members place on these services. MCUL is opposed to legislation (H.R. 4277 and S. 2677) that would severely limit a financial institutions ability to offer these voluntary services to our members. MCUL supports and is calling for passage of H.R. 3962 and S.1625, the SECURE Notarization Act that would establish minimum standards for electronic and remote notarization. We are also educating our delegation on the importance of updating the 20 year old E-sign Act to better reflect how customers can signal their acceptance of electronic transactions. MCUL is opposed to S. 2508, the Veteran's and Consumer Fair Credit Act that would extend provisions of the Military Lending Act (MLA), which establishes a 36% all-in rate cap on most loans to service members, to all consumer loans. The all-in cap would make it very difficult for credit unions to maintain viable small-dollar programs and severely hinder a state credit union's ability to offer overdraft products.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
3/8 Senate Banking Hearing: Examining Mandatory Arbitration in Financial Service Products H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act of 2022 3/31 House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Hearing- The End of Overdraft Fees? Examining the Movement to Eliminate the Fees Costing Consumers Billions House/Senate Hearing: Annual Oversight of the Nations Largest Banks S.4674 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 H.R.8874 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E House Financial Services Discussion Draft: Stable Coin Legislation Issues related to Biden Administration Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Issues related to changing UDAAP legislation Issues related to banning arbitration agreements H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. ____ - Protecting Consumers From Payment Scams Act Issues related to Section 1034 of Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Late Fees and Late Payments H.R.7412 - Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R.6802 - Preventing Racial Profiling in Lending Act H.R.6732 - Small LENDER Act H.R.7352 - PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022 Issues related to 7/29 Senate Banking Hearing - Extending the Military's 36% Interest Rate Cap to Everyone Draft Legislation - Access to No-Fee Accounts Act. Pub. Law 117-169 Build Back Better Act - Implementation of IRS Reporting Bank Account Information H.R.4277 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 Issues related to By Now/Pay Later Financial Products Issues related to SBA Direct 7(a) lending program H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes. S. 3382, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. Issues related to transition from LIBOR Rate S. 3056, the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act Issues related to FDIC Director appointment House/Senate Semi-annual Hearing with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Cyber Security, Data Security & Breach Notification Issues related to Consumer Data Privacy Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to Dodd-Frank including Section 1033 Issues related to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB Issues related to Interest Rate Caps on Banks Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws CFPB Section 1071 rulemaking Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to bank fees, including overdraft fees and credit card late fees. Issues related to COVID-19 pandemic H.R. 4120, To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide comprehensive reforms to the consumer credit reporting laws, and for other purposes H.R. 4277, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices related to the marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at financial institutions, and for other purposes Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to U.S. Postal Service banking services. Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Federal Reserve Consumer checking accounts H.R. 4616, the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Issues related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to bankruptcy protections for student loans Issues related to federal student loan reform H.R. 2498, Private Loan Disability Discharge Act of 2021 Issues related to AML-BSA Reform Issues related to FinCEN CDD Rule Issues related to Appropriations H.R. 4345, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4350/S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S. Con. Res. 14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act H.R. 3642 (116th Cong.), Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act H.R. 953 (116th Cong.), To prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information in certain consumer reports, and from making adverse determinations relating to security clearances, with respect to certain individuals affected by the Government shutdown, and for other purposes. H.R. 1500 (116th Cong.), Consumers First Act Issues related to the Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2019 H.R. 4120, Comprehensive Credit Reporting Enhancement, Disclosure, Innovation, and Transparency Act of 2021 Draft Legislation - Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2021 Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees H.R. 5050 (116th Cong.), the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to FinTech Issues related to the E-SIGN Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act S. 2563 (116th Cong.), the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act Issues related to Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Regulations: Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Regulations related to the Dodd-Frank Act, Pub. L. No. 111-203 Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Community Reinvestment Act Regulations & Q&A issues Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules Issues related to Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Buy Now Pay Later Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Safe Harbor fee Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes
Client expense: $1,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support CFPB study of overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Support streamlining and modernization of CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; Support the Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act (H.R. 3323, S.1684); Support H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act; Oppose legislation granting NCUA third-party vendor examination authority (H.R. 7022, S. 4698); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 8874, S. 4674); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1996, S. 910); Support Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act (H.R. 3958, S. 5183); Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 6889, S. 4325); Support Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act (H.R. 7003, S. 4879); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (H.R. 7733, S. 3441); Support Title III, Subtitle C of H.R. 2543 - Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive Lending; Support S. 3590, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act; Oppose inclusion of the Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 8874, S. 4674) or NCUA third-party vendor examination authority (H.R. 7022, S. 4698) in the FY 2023 NDAA; Support H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act; Support S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; Oppose Senate NDAA amendments 6201 and 6174 on credit card interchange; Support S. 4165, the CDFI Crisis Fund Act; Oppose H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act; Oppose FDCPA changes that improperly burden creditors in H.R. 6814, the Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act; Oppose inclusion of bank lease provision in FY 2023 NDAA; Oppose H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act; Support H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act; Support H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; Oppose H.R. 8485, the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act; Support the Small LENDER Act (H.R. 6732, S. 4004); Support H.R. 7628, the Improve the SBA Act; Support the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 3962, S. 1625); Support the TAILOR Act (H.R. 766, S. 3745); Support the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 7412, S.4522); Support H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; Oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; Support S. 5189, the Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act; Support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act discussion draft; Support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act discussion draft; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH87 expressing concern about interaction between Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Request for extension of temporary NCUA relief on loan participation and eligible obligation regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic; Request for clarification of CFPB authority and intention for auto loan data collection; Comments to Treasury Dept on Docket No. 2022-21524 requesting streamlined applications for federal community investment programs; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022-22767 requesting modification of proposed pre-approved Target Market assessment methodologies; Comments to EPA on Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2022-0859 opposing establishment of single national green bank and supporting credit union inclusion as indirect recipients of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund disbursements; Comments to NCUA on RIN: 3133-AF43 supporting the elimination of the maximum maturity requirement for subordinated debt; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022-24082 opposing changes to CDFI certification requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0132 opposing overly complex member expulsion process; Support delay of GSEs credit fee caps effective date; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0059 supporting additional flexibility in the Qualified Mortgage rule; Comments to FTC on R111004 opposing data privacy rulemaking absent comprehensive federal legislation; Support elimination of in-person quorum requirement for credit union annual meetings; Comments to CISA on Docket ID: CISA-2022-0010 supporting simplification of cyber incident reporting requirements; Support inclusion of 501(c)(19) veterans organizations as qualified charit[ies] in NCUA regulations; Comments to Treasury Department on Document No. 2022-20279 supporting application of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulations to digital assets and supporting interagency coordination to ensure credit union inclusion in digital asset regulations; Comments to FHFA on Federal Home Loan Bank System review supporting capital requirements for System members and supporting alignment of tangible capital definitions among regulators; Comments to FHFA on Fintech in Housing Finance supporting interagency coordination and caution in integration of non-depository fintech lenders; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3064-ZA33 supporting flexibility in updated commercial real estate loan accommodations policy statement; Oppose increases to NCUAs 2023-2024 budget and support increased budget transparency; Oppose expansion of Regulation E liability;
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Support regulatory relief for credit unions; Provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; Support increase in funding for CDFI Fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; Support extending GLBA like data security measures to retailers; Support recognizing GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; Oppose SBA direct lending authority; Support improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; Oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; Support CFPB study of overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; Support limiting burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions; CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; Support permanently increasing reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; Prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; CFPB should engage in interagency coordination on Section 1033 consumer access to financial records rulemaking; Oppose CFPBs characterization of regulated and disclosed financial services fees as junk fees; CFPB should explore streamlining required fee disclosures; CFPB should clarify UDAAP authority; CFPB should respect GLBAs data security regulatory structure; CFPB should limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); Improve examination coordination between CFPB and NCUA; Support permanent adoption of CFPBs expired temporary relief of E-SIGN regulation; Support CFPB exercise of larger participant authority to oversee fintech companies; Support fair distribution of Regulation E error resolution responsibilities; Support clear regulatory framework for digital assets to encourage responsible innovation and permit credit union participation; Support CDFI Fund transparency on certification changes; Support streamlining and modernization of CDFI Fund certification process; Support Congressional oversight of SBAs Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Support tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; Support modification or removal of the credit union member business lending cap; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; Support alternative credit scoring models; Oppose development of a CBDC; Support prevention of an NFIP lapse; Support improving veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions business loans to veterans from the credit union member business lending cap; Support expanding the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; Oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; Support parity for credit unions related to stablecoin regulation; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; Support addressing appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; Support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support easing requirements for de novo credit unions; Support providing flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; Support H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; Support the Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act (H.R. 3323, S.1684); Support H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act; Oppose legislation granting NCUA third-party vendor examination authority (H.R. 7022, S. 4698); Oppose Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 8874, S. 4674); Support SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1996, S. 910); Support Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act (H.R. 3958, S. 5183); Support Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 6889, S. 4325); Support Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act (H.R. 7003, S. 4879); Support CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act (H.R. 7733, S. 3441); Support Title III, Subtitle C of H.R. 2543 - Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive Lending; Support S. 3590, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act; Oppose inclusion of the Credit Card Competition Act (H.R. 8874, S. 4674) or NCUA third-party vendor examination authority (H.R. 7022, S. 4698) in the FY 2023 NDAA; Support H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act; Support S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; Oppose Senate NDAA amendments 6201 and 6174 on credit card interchange; Support S. 4165, the CDFI Crisis Fund Act; Oppose H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act; Oppose FDCPA changes that improperly burden creditors in H.R. 6814, the Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act; Oppose inclusion of bank lease provision in FY 2023 NDAA; Oppose H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act; Support H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act; Support H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; Oppose H.R. 8485, the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act; Support the Small LENDER Act (H.R. 6732, S. 4004); Support H.R. 7628, the Improve the SBA Act; Support the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 3962, S. 1625); Support the TAILOR Act (H.R. 766, S. 3745); Support the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (H.R. 7412, S.4522); Support H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; Oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; Support S. 5189, the Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act; Support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act discussion draft; Support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act discussion draft; Comments to SBA on RIN 3245-AH87 expressing concern about interaction between Affiliation and Small Business Lending Company proposed rules; Request for extension of temporary NCUA relief on loan participation and eligible obligation regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic; Request for clarification of CFPB authority and intention for auto loan data collection; Comments to Treasury Dept on Docket No. 2022-21524 requesting streamlined applications for federal community investment programs; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022-22767 requesting modification of proposed pre-approved Target Market assessment methodologies; Comments to EPA on Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2022-0859 opposing establishment of single national green bank and supporting credit union inclusion as indirect recipients of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund disbursements; Comments to NCUA on RIN: 3133-AF43 supporting the elimination of the maximum maturity requirement for subordinated debt; Comments to CDFI Fund on Docket No. 2022-24082 opposing changes to CDFI certification requirements; Comments to NCUA on Docket No. NCUA-2022-0132 opposing overly complex member expulsion process; Support delay of GSEs credit fee caps effective date; Comments to CFPB on Docket No. CFPB-2022-0059 supporting additional flexibility in the Qualified Mortgage rule; Comments to FTC on R111004 opposing data privacy rulemaking absent comprehensive federal legislation; Support elimination of in-person quorum requirement for credit union annual meetings; Comments to CISA on Docket ID: CISA-2022-0010 supporting simplification of cyber incident reporting requirements; Support inclusion of 501(c)(19) veterans organizations as qualified charit[ies] in NCUA regulations; Comments to Treasury Department on Document No. 2022-20279 supporting application of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulations to digital assets and supporting interagency coordination to ensure credit union inclusion in digital asset regulations; Comments to FHFA on Federal Home Loan Bank System review supporting capital requirements for System members and supporting alignment of tangible capital definitions among regulators; Comments to FHFA on Fintech in Housing Finance supporting interagency coordination and caution in integration of non-depository fintech lenders; Comments to NCUA on RIN 3064-ZA33 supporting flexibility in updated commercial real estate loan accommodations policy statement; Oppose increases to NCUAs 2023-2024 budget and support increased budget transparency; Oppose expansion of Regulation E liability;
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
3/8 Senate Banking Hearing: Examining Mandatory Arbitration in Financial Service Products H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act of 2022 3/31 House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Hearing- The End of Overdraft Fees? Examining the Movement to Eliminate the Fees Costing Consumers Billions House/Senate Hearing: Annual Oversight of the Nations Largest Banks S.4674 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 H.R.8874 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E House Financial Services Discussion Draft: Stable Coin Legislation Issues related to Biden Administration Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Issues related to changing UDAAP legislation Issues related to banning arbitration agreements H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. ____ - Protecting Consumers From Payment Scams Act Issues related to Section 1034 of Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Late Fees and Late Payments H.R.7412 - Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R.6802 - Preventing Racial Profiling in Lending Act H.R.6732 - Small LENDER Act H.R.7352 - PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022 Issues related to 7/29 Senate Banking Hearing - Extending the Military's 36% Interest Rate Cap to Everyone Draft Legislation - Access to No-Fee Accounts Act. Pub. Law 117-169 Build Back Better Act - Implementation of IRS Reporting Bank Account Information H.R.4277 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 Issues related to By Now/Pay Later Financial Products Issues related to SBA Direct 7(a) lending program H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes. S. 3382, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. Issues related to transition from LIBOR Rate S. 3056, the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act Issues related to FDIC Director appointment House/Senate Semi-annual Hearing with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Cyber Security, Data Security & Breach Notification Issues related to Consumer Data Privacy Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to Dodd-Frank including Section 1033 Issues related to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB Issues related to Interest Rate Caps on Banks Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws CFPB Section 1071 rulemaking Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to bank fees, including overdraft fees and credit card late fees. Issues related to COVID-19 pandemic H.R. 4120, To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide comprehensive reforms to the consumer credit reporting laws, and for other purposes H.R. 4277, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices related to the marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at financial institutions, and for other purposes Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to U.S. Postal Service banking services. Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Federal Reserve Consumer checking accounts H.R. 4616, the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Issues related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to bankruptcy protections for student loans Issues related to federal student loan reform H.R. 2498, Private Loan Disability Discharge Act of 2021 Issues related to AML-BSA Reform Issues related to FinCEN CDD Rule Issues related to Appropriations H.R. 4345, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4350/S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S. Con. Res. 14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act H.R. 3642 (116th Cong.), Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act H.R. 953 (116th Cong.), To prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information in certain consumer reports, and from making adverse determinations relating to security clearances, with respect to certain individuals affected by the Government shutdown, and for other purposes. H.R. 1500 (116th Cong.), Consumers First Act Issues related to the Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2019 H.R. 4120, Comprehensive Credit Reporting Enhancement, Disclosure, Innovation, and Transparency Act of 2021 Draft Legislation - Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2021 Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees H.R. 5050 (116th Cong.), the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to FinTech Issues related to the E-SIGN Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act S. 2563 (116th Cong.), the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act Issues related to Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Regulations: Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Regulations related to the Dodd-Frank Act, Pub. L. No. 111-203 Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Community Reinvestment Act Regulations & Q&A issues Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules Issues related to Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Buy Now Pay Later Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Safe Harbor fee Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes
Client expense: $1,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 935/S. 3391, Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2021 H.R. 1087, Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021 H.R. 1187, Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act H.R. 1277/S. 374, Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 H.R. 1602, Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act of 2021 H.R. 2025/S. 840, To amend title 28, United States Code, to increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions, and for other purposes H.R. 2516, Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021 H.R. 2543, Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 2570, Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021 H.R. 2620, Investor Choice Act of 2021 H.R. 2990/S. 3931, Gig Worker Equity Compensation Act H.R. 3007, Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act H.R. 3448/S. 4992, Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act H.R. 3454, Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act H.R. 3843, Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022 H.R. 4227/S. 3914, Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 4345, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act of 2022, including provisions related to House Amendment 218 H.R. 4590, Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act H.R. 4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 H.R. 4773, Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 5128/S. 3503, Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act H.R. 5525, Establishing New Authorities for Businesses Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security (ENABLERS) Act H.R. 5586/S. 3056, Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act H.R. 5598/S. 3961, Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act H.R. 5648/S. 3022, Stop Wall Street Looting Act H.R. 5795/S. 3097, Main Street Growth Act H.R. 5910, Holding SPACs Accountable Act of 2021 H.R. 5911, Fair Hiring in Banking Act H.R. 7151, Ensuring Sound Guidance Act H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 7977, Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act H.R. 8254/S. 4685, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 8521, Investor Democracy is Expected (INDEX) Act S. 479, Lifting Our Communities through Advance Liquidity for (LOCAL) Infrastructure Act S. 2417, Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2021 S. 2508, Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act S. 3410, The Consumer Protection and Due Process Act S. 3755, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 3921, Equal Opportunity for all Investors Act S. 3923, Dodd-Frank Material Disclosure Improvement Act S. 3930, Administrative Enforcement Fairness Act of 2022 S. 3939, Small Entrepreneurs' Empowerment and Development (SEED) Act of 2022 S. 3967, Improving Crowdfunding Opportunities Act S. 3976, Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act S. 4241, Investor Democracy is Expected (INDEX) Act S. 5005, Mandatory Materiality Requirement Act of 2022 Draft legislation titled Jumpstart our Business Startups (JOBS) Act 4.0 of 2022 Draft legislation titled Mandatory Materiality Requirement Act of 2022 Potential legislation to foster economic growth and job creation through capital formation Potential legislation to further economic growth through environmental, social, and governance factors Potential legislation to make changes to the Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposal process Potential legislation to hold proxy voting advice businesses accountable Potential legislation to require the SEC to consider additional standards in the rulemaking process Potential legislation to study the term small entity Potential legislation regarding a new regulatory framework for stablecoins Potential legislation dealing with third party litigation financing and lawsuit lending SEC Money Market Fund Reforms (86 Fed. Reg. 7,248, December 15, 2021) Proposed Rule, Securities and Exchange Commission; Prohibition Against Fraud, Manipulation, or Deception in Connection with Security-Based Swaps, Prohibition against Undue Influence over Chief Compliance Officers, Position Reporting of Large Security-Based Swap Positions (87 Fed. Reg. 6,652-6,706, February 4, 2022) Proposed rule on Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors (87 Fed. Reg. 21,334-21,473, April 11,2022) Proposed Rule, Securities and Exchange Commission; Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies About Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices (87 Fed. Reg. 36,654-36,761, June 17, 2022) Proposed Rule, Securities and Exchange Commission; Investment Company Names (87 Fed. Reg. 36,594-36,651, June 17,2022) Request for Comment on Certain Information Providers Acting as Investment Advisers; Securities and Exchange Commission (87 Fed. Reg. 37,254-37,262, June 22, 2022) Request for Comment, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; Agency Information Collection Activities, Report of Terms of Credit Card Plans (Form FR 2572) and Consumer and College Credit Card Agreements (87 Fed. Reg. 50,851-50,852, August 18, 2022) Proposed Rule, Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission; Form PF; Reporting Requirements for All Filers and Large Hedge Fund Advisers (87 Fed. Reg. 53,832-53,985 , September 1, 2022) Proposed Rule, Securities and Exchange Commission; Resubmission of Comments and Reopening of Comment Periods for Several Rulemaking Releases Due to a Technological Error is Receiving Certain Comments (87 Fed. Reg. 63,016-63,017, October 18, 2022) SEC Proposed Rule on ESG Disclosures for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies (87 Fed. Reg. 36,654 - 36,761, August 16, 2022) Request for Comment, Securities and Exchange Commission; Draft 2022-2026 Strategic Plan for Securities and Exchange Commission (87 Fed. Reg. 53,040, August 30, 2022) Request for Information, Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Climate-Related Financial Risk (87 Fed. Reg. 34,856-34,862, June 8, 2022) Various issues relating to SEC Best Interest and Enhancing Investment Adviser Regulation relating to broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, conflicts of interest; potential federal preemption of state fiduciary standards; Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); CFTCs de minimis Exception for Swap Dealers; Securities and Exchange Commission amendments to the Commissioners whistleblower rules file no. S7-16-18; proxy process, proxy advisory firms, and other related aspects of corporate governance; corporate common ownership; adoption of the current expected credit loss (CECL) accounting standard; role of credit reporting agencies (CRAs) in the U.S. economy; debt collection practices (regulation F) under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (P.L. 95-109); qualified mortgage definition under the Truth in Lending Act (P.L. 90-321) (Regulation Z); Financial Stability Oversight Council and the designation of Nonbank Financial Firms as systemically important; Federal Reserve Systems Large Institution Supervision Coordinating Committee; potential housing finance reform legislation; enforcement of Securities and Exchange Commission penalties; potential repeal of the State and Local Tax (SALT) Cap; federal interest rate authority; Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) reform; electronic consent-based SSN Verification Service (eCBSV); environmental, social, and governance (ESG) enforcement; information Collection under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA); potential Financial Transaction Tax (FTT); potential Treasury Department proposal relating to tax reporting by banks; investment company cross trading; potential money market fund reform measures; resolutions to establish task forces on Artificial Intelligence and Financial Technology in the House Committee on Financial Services; transition to the secured overnight financing rate; implementation of SEC Rule 15c2-11; Department of Labor fiduciary advice exemption: PTE 2020-02; benefits of risk-based pricing; mobile disclosures; Federal Trade Commission issues: Freedom of Information Act Requests, Penalty Offense Authority, Zombie Voting, and overall direction of the Commission under Chair Lina Khan; Tax Reporting Proposal by the Department of the Treasury related to a $600 or more annual account threshold; Amendment to the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act related to credit reporting; Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Banks; House Committee on Financial Services request for information related to Russia sanctions; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulatory sandbox for disclosures; CFPB Policy Fellowship program; CFPB amendment of its Supervision and Examination Manual; CFPB conflation of Distinct Statutory Concepts of Unfairness and Discrimination Promoting the importance of appropriate length of SEC Comment Periods; Internal Revenue Service; Priority Guidance Plan; Compliance Assistance Release, Department of Labor; 401(k) Plan Investments in Cryptocurrencies Request for Information, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Fees Imposed by Providers of Consumer Financial Products or Services; Notice of Inquiry, Federal Communications Commission; In the Matter of Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination; (GN Docket No. 22-69); Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Enhancing Public Data on Auto Lending; Document ID CFPB-2022-0075-0001 (November 17, 2022); Proposed Rule, Securities and Exchange Commission; Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs and Swing Pricing, Form N-PORT; Outsourcing by Investment Advisers (File Nos. S7-26-22, S7-25-22; RIN 3325-AM98; RIN 3235-AN18, November 2, 2022); EU sustainable finance action plan and incorporating ESG factors into financial services; EU requirements for supply chain due diligence and disclosure; EU review of Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive; EU review of prudential regime for investment firms; implementation and enforcement of Regulation Best Interest by the Securities and Exchange Commission; changes in the enforcement policies of the Securities and Exchange Commission; activity of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and recommendations on macro-prudential regulation; clarification in the regulatory treatment of digital assets by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; EU Money Market Fund Regulation, legislative review; electronic delivery of certain investment documents and disclosures; Financial Stability Board recommendations on money market fund reform; IOSCO recommendations on sustainability-related practices, polices, procedures, and disclosure in asset management; Office of Financial Research (OFR) discussions on FSOC Report on Climate-Related Financial Risk; Written responses regarding requests for comment resulting from the March 9, 2022 Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets; FinCEN Implementation of the Beneficial Ownership Requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (P.L. 116-283)
Client expense: $20,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R. 1270, Prohibit Auto Insurance Discrimination (PAID) Act H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 5911, Fair Hiring in Banking Act H.R. 6814, Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act H.R. 7412, Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 2417, Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2021 S. 2508, Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act S. 3056, Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act S. 3755, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act Draft legislation titled Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act Draft legislation titled Expanding Opportunity for MDIs Act Draft legislation to provide a right of removal to federal court from CFPB administrative adjudication House companion legislation to S. 2417, Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2021 Draft legislation subjecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the appropriations process Draft legislation to replace the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau single director with a bipartisan commission Proposed rule regarding beneficial ownership information reporting requirements (86 Fed. Reg. 69,920-69,974, December 8, 2021) Proposed rule regarding Small Business Lending Data Collection Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B) (86 Fed. Reg. 56,356-56,606, October 8, 2021) Statement of Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions (87 Fed. Reg. 19,507-19,512, April 4, 2022) Request for Information and Comment on Rules, Regulations, Guidance, and Statements of Policy Regarding Bank Merger Transactions (87 Fed. Reg. 18,740-18,744, March 31, 2022) Notice and Request for Comment Regarding Fees Imposed by Providers of Consumer Financial Products or Services (87 Fed. Reg. 17,996-17,997, March 29, 2022) Proposed rule regarding Community Reinvestment Act (87 Fed. Reg. 33,884-34,066, June 3, 2022) Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period, regarding credit card late fees and late payments, (87 Fed. Reg. 42,662, July 18, 2022) Various issues relating to structure and independence of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; artificial intelligence and machine learning; DOJ Bank Merger Competitive Analysis; OCC Request for Feedback on Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Banks
Client expense: $20,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues related to Federal Credit Union Charter Modernization Issues related to credit union operations Issues related to credit union field of membership Issues related to credit union service organization Issues related to NCUA's low income designation regulation Issues related to NCUA examination procedures Issues related to NCUA's regulation regarding liquidity Issues related to NCUA's rulemaking process Issues related to NCUA's regulatory review process Issues related to Federal Credit Union Bylaws Issues related to credit union loan maturity restrictions Issues related to credit union investment authority Issues related to Regulation of Federal Credit Union By-Laws Issues related to credit unions' incidental powers Issues related to credit union service to marijuana businesses Issues related to material loss reports of the NCUA Office of Inspector General Issues related to the regulation of corporate credit unions Issues related to fixed assets Issues related to credit union conversions Issues related to credit union call report modernization Issues related to NCUA's Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Plan Issues related to NCUA's budget and the overhead transfer rate Issues related to Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSO) Issues related to the authority of the CFPB to exempt credit unions from its rulemaking Issues related to the CFPB rule to remittances and international wire transfers Issues related to CFPB's Leadership structure and Installing a Board rather than a Director Issues related to codifying the CFPB's Credit Union Advisory Council Issues related to requiring SBREFA Panels for CFPB Rulemakings Issues related to overdraft protection and check ordering practices Issues related to mortgage servicing Issues related to mortgage loan originator compensation and qualifications Issues related to the CFPB's rule regarding qualified mortgage / ability to repay Issues related to the CFPB's regulation on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (Regulation C) Issues related to the CFPB's regulation on Truth-In-Lending Act / Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Integrated Disclosures Issues related to the payday, vehicle title, and similar lending Issues related to short term lending products and advance deposit products Issues related to the CFPB's consumer complaint database Issues related to the CFPB's consumer complaint database Issues related to the Department of Justice's investigation entitled, "Operation Choke Point" Issues related to indirect auto lending Issues related to credit union service to unbanked and underbanked consumers Issues related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Issues related to data and cyber security Issues related to mobile banking and mobile payments Issues related to identity theft and fraud reduction Issues related to secure payments Issues related to merchant data breaches Issues related to the payments system and innovation Issues related to the Fed's implementation of same-day ACH Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Currency Transaction Reporting Requirements Issues related to the oversight of the Federal Housing Administration Issues related to the USDA Rural Development Loan Program Issues related to the Federal Home Loan Bank System Issues related to membership eligibility in the Federal Home Loan Bank System Issues related to financial literacy Issues related to Housing Finance Reform Issues related to student lending Issues related to the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act Process Issues related to retirement security Issues related to flood insurance Issues related to consumer's access to records Issues related to Interchange Fees Issues related to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to the merger of credit unions Issues related to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Issues related to Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to Regulation Z Issues related to Military Lending Act Issues related to Financial Technology Issues related to Small Business Lending Data Collection requirements Issues related to Involuntary liquidation of Federal Credit Unions and Claims Procedures Issues related to Web-Bases Quantitative Testing of Point of Sale / ATM Overdraft Disclosure Forms Issues related to residential appraisals Issues related to FHA appraisal certification Issues related to FHA and USDA Loan Modifications Issues related to Faster Payments Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues related to cooperative funding sources in federal appropriations legislation Issues related to regulation of debt collection activity Issues related to capital reform for credit unions Issues related to diversity and inclusion in Financial Services Issues related to Section 124 of the Federal Credit Union Act Issues related to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's No-Action Letters and the BCFP Product Sandbox Issues related to enterprise validation and approval of credit score models Issues related to the availability of Funds and Collection of Checks (Regulation CC) Issues related to arbitration clauses Issues related to SBA 7(a) loan program Issues related to financial institutions operating on military installations Issues related to postal banking Issues related to Telephone Consumer Protection Act Issues related to financial technology (FINTECH) Issues related to robocalls and the draft Declatory Ruling (the ruling) and Third Further Notice of Proposted Rulemaking (FNPRM) CG Docket No 17-59, WC Docket No. 17 - 97 Issues related to payday and small dollar lending Issues related to leases of non-excess property on military bases Issues related to Opportunity Zones Issues related to minority homeownership Issues related to the ability of Federal Credit unions to establish their own fiscal year Issues related to a requirement that Federal credit unions file certain information regarding loan officers Issues related to enhancing flexibility of Federal Credit Unions to schedule board meetings Issues related to removing certain outdated responsibilites of Federal credit union board of directors Issues related to permitting Federal credit unions to expel disruptive members for just cause without a vote Issues related to permitting balloting for conversions from state to federal charter and from federal to state charter to be conducted electronically Issues related to PACE Loans Issues related to minority depository insitutions Issues related to AI and cloud computing Issues related to the Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Issues related to COVID-19 crisis response legislation Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program Issues related to Taxi Medallion loans Issues related to QRM Risk Retection Review Issues related to NCUA's proposed rule on combination transactions Issues related to the regulation of credit unions as employers Issues related to liability protections for businesses Issues related to remote notary Issues related to digital identity legislation Issues related Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits Issues related to Economic Impact Payments Issues related to Fed Accounts Issues related to the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program Issues related to troubled debt restructuring Issues related to Prompt Corective Action requirements Issues related to NCUA subordinated debt rulemaking Issues related to Uniform Residential Loan Application Issues related to digitalization of money Issues related to electronic signatures on wire transfer documents Issues related to cybercriminal activity during COVID-19 Issues related to lender forebearance Issues related to Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness process Issues related to Agriculture Lending Issues related to OCC payment charters Issues related to the Student Empowerment and Financial Literacy Act Issues related to OCC National Bank and Savings Association Digital Activities Issues related to the treatment of certain COVID-19 Loss Mitigation options under RESPA (Reg X) Issues related to premium assessments by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Issues related to the proposed exclusion of PPP Loans from financial institution asset calculations Issues related to Section 4013 of the CARES Act Issues related to Section 4016 of the CARES Act Issues related tot he oversight of prudential regulators Issues related to PAL 1 Program Issues related to credit union asset size thresholds for regulatory compliance Issues related to NCUA MERIT examination system Issues related to NCUA Derivatives rulemaking Issues related to mortgage servicer assistance Issues related to Section 4022 of the CARES Act Issues related to the ability of NCUA to offer forbearance from Prompt Corrective Action Requirements Issues related to Temporarily Excluding Certain Low-Risk Assets from the Credit Union Net Worth Ratio Issues related to London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Issues related to the regulation of Federal Employment Laws Issues related to the Office of Comptroller Charter Issues related to the Crypto Charter Issues related to the Solar Winds Data Breach Issues related to PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaires Issues related to SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advances Issues related to Seasoned QM Loan Definitions Issues related to FHFA Strategic Plan for 2021-2024 Issues related to GSE Housing Goals Issues related to Member Business Lending Issues related to interest rate caps Issues related to Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) recapitalization plans Issues related to rental and mortgage payment assistance Issues related to BSA / AML Regulation Issues related to CECL Accounting requirements Issues related to climate control issues and effect on financial institutions Issues related to UDAAP guidance and requirements Issues related to risk-based capital requirements Issues related to NCUA's Communications and Transparency Issues related to Enterprise liquidity framework (FHFA) Issues related to the discussion draft of the Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act Issues related to the NCUA's Capitalization of Interest in Connection with Loan Workouts and Modifications Rulemaking Issues related to the Federal Reserve's proposed Regulation II Issues related to Capitalizing interest on consumer loans Issues related to Cryptocurrency Issues related to proposed postal banking pilot program Issues related to proposed new tax reporting requirements for financial institutions Issues related to the implementation of consumer financial protection laws Issues related to the safety and soundness regulations of credit unions Issues related to investment authority Issues related to BSA / AML regulation and Cannabis Banking Issues related to rate cap legislation and the Military Lending Act Issues related to credit card interchange fees and routing Issues related to FY22 National Defense Authorization Act Issues related to NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Issues related to Climate and Natural disaster risk management at regulated entities Issues related to PSPA / QM Conflict Issues related to CAMELS proposal Issues related to credit union coverage under GNMA rules Issues related to Cryptocurrency and digital assets Issues related to the re-nomination of Todd Harper to the NCUA Board Issues related to examining frameworks to address future pandemic risk Issues related to the NDAA rate cap proposals Issues related to the collection of checks and other items by Federal Reserve Banks and Funds Transfers through Fedwire Issues related to the potential modifications to the Federal Reserve policy on payment system risk Issues related to Small Business Bankruptcy Issues related to mortgage-backed securities insurance Issues related to the state of the rural economy Issues related to financial barriers to minority and women-owned businesses' involvement in infrastructure projects Issues related to the President's working group on financial market's report on stablecoins Issues related to economic impact of growing burden of medical debt Issues related to the Credit Union Employee and Member Safety Act in the FY2022 Omnibus Appropriations Act Issues related to the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) appraisals Issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act FY2023 Issues related to the Administration of the CDFI Fund Issues related to Central Bank Digital Currency Issues related to National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Issues related to Reg. II, Dodd Frank, Durbin Amendment, Section 107531 Issues related to G20 Rome Leaders Declaration Issues related to the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 Issues related to Prompt Corrective Action: Earnings Retention Waivers and Net Worth Restoration Plans Issues related to Prohibition on Inclusion of Adverse Information in Consumer Reporting in Cases of Human Trafficking Issues related to the Truth in Savings Act (TISA) and Part 707 of the NCUA Rules and Regulations Issues related to 40 Year Term Loan Modifications Issues related to data security and interchange fees Issues related to credit union loan maturity limits Issues related to credit union business lending caps Issues related to the administration of the CDFI Fund Issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act and Interchange fee issues Issues related to CDFI recertification applications Issues related to Protecting military service members and veterans from Financial scams and fraud Issues related to new consumer financial products and the impacts to workers Issues related to making the CFPB Accountable to Small Business Act Issues related to cyber incident notification requirements for Federally insured credit unions Issues related to ensuring responsible development of digital assets Issues related to the CFPB ensuring data aggregation services market is Fair, transparent and competitive H.J. Res 35, providing for Congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders" S.J. Res 15, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders" H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (2020) H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 1395, the Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2021 H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act 0f 2021 H.R. 1996, Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2021 H.R. 2040, the Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act H.R. 2311, To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modernize certain processes regarding expulsion of credit union members for cause, and for other purposes H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 H.R. 2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Sec. 90005, Extension of enterprise guarantee fees H.R. 3958, Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act H.R. 3962, SECURE Notarization Act of 2021 H.R. 4277, Overdraft protection legislation H.R. 4495, the Down payment Toward Equity Act of 2021 H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 4905, Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act H.R. 5189, Member Business Loan Expansion Act H.R. 5206, Tax Gap Reform and IRS Enforcement Act H.R. 5305, Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act H.R. 5451, Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021 H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act H.R. 6889, Credit Union Board Modernization Act H.R. 7003, Expanding Financial Access to Underserved Communities Act H.R. 7022, the Strengthening Cyber-Security for the Financial Sector Act H.R. 7733, the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022 H.R. 7900, SAFE Banking, amendment #983 by Representative Beatty (OH), Amendment #543 offered by Representatives Dean (PA), Armstrong (ND), Perlmutter (CO),Reschenthalter (PA) and Escobar (TX) H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 8294, the Transportation, Housing and Urban development, Agriculture, Rural development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans affairs Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 8485, the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act S. 254, A bill to establish a Homeowner Assistance Fund at the Department of the Treasury S. 337, Stop Senior Scams Act S. 762, A bill to provide the National Credit Union Administration Board flexibility to increase Federal credit union loan maturities, and for other purposes S. 910, SAFE Banking Act of 2021 S. 1368, American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2021 S. 1625, Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act S. 1767, the Credit Union Employee and Member Safety Act of 2021 S. 2857, Protection Financial Privacy Act of 2021 S. 3715, E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 S. 3813, Veterans Member Business Loan Act S. 4325, Credit Union Board Modernization S. 4356, The Responsible Financial Innovation Act S. 4676, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 S. 4698, Improving Cybersecurity of Credit Unions Act S. 4879, Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act S. Amendment 6174, National Defense Authorization Act, Report on Credit and Debit Card
Client expense: $979,068 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Bank On Buy Now, Pay Later Central Bank Digital Currency Cryptocurrency Nominations USPS Pilot Banking Program H.R. 1996, The SAFE Banking Act H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 1277/S. 374, Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 2561, Promoting Access to Capital in Unbanked Communities Act of 2021 S. 910, SAFE Banking Act S.J.RES.15, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders." H.R. 4590, Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act H.R. 4616, Adjustable Interest Rate LIBOR Act H.R. 5189, Member Business Loan Expansion Act S. 2508, Veterans and Consumer Fair Credit Act Perlmutter Amendment (H.Amdt.97) to H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 H.R. 2989, Financial Transparency Act H.R. 6145, Community Bank Relief Act of 2021 S. 3409, To amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that is between 8 percent and 8.5 percent for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024. Emergency Capital Investment Issues for CDFI and MDI S. 3715, The E-SIGN Modernization Act Coin Circulation S. 3779, Adjustable Interest Rate LIBOR Act H.R. 7351, To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide for the supervision of non-depository persons offering or making small business loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 H.R 4521, America Competes Act of 2022 H.R.7003, Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act S. 2677, Stop Overdraft Profiteering Act of 2021 S. 4356, Responsible Financial Innovation Act The impact of Environmental, Social and Governance guidance and regulatory proposals on Banking. H.R. 2543, Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act UDAAP Supervisory Policies and Adjudication Procedures Issues impacting the modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act Deposit Insurance Assessment Rates S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 8874, Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 8485, Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act S.4760, Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022 Merchant Category Codes
Client expense: $2,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Overdraft Protection Act (H.R.4277)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
HR 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021, issues related to overdraft protection and U.S. consumer products; S 4674, HR 8874, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, issues related to credit card routing mandates and credit card competition; General issues related to regulatory capital and liquidity issues; General issues related to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Merchant Category codes; General issues related to Regulation E and consumer products and payments.
Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R. 1996 SAFE Banking Act H.R. 2543 Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act, Credit Union Provisions & Community Bank Amendment H.R. 2561 Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act of 2021 H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, opposed amendments related to Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 4277 Overdraft Protection Act H.R. 4345 FY 2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriation - Postal Banking Pilot Program H.R. 5886 Prohibit IRS Financial Surveillance Act H.R. 5912 Close ILC Loophole Act H.R. 6037 Prohibit SBA 7(a) Direct Lending H.R. 6054 Small Business Lending Disclosure Act H.R. 6732 Small LENDER Act H.R. 6814 Small Business Fair Debt Collection Practices Act H.R. 7003 Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act H.R. 7412 Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 7768 Farm Credit Administration Independence Authority Act H.R. 7776 National Defense Authorization Act, master accounts and services database H.R. 7900 National Defense Authorization Act, opposed amendments related to Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 8152 American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 8443 Making the CFPB Accountable Act H.R. 8833 The Making Communities Stronger Through the Community Reinvestment Act H.R. 8874 Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 8950 the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022 H.R. 9599 Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act S. 910 SAFE Banking Act S. 1684 Federal Home Loan Banks Mission Implementation Act S. 3056 Prohibit IRS Financial Surveillance Act S. 3715 E-Sign Modernization Act S. 3954 Ban CBDC S. 3970 Stablecoin Transparency Act S. 4004 Small LENDER Act S. 4356 Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act S. 4522 Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 4674 Credit Card Competition Act S. 4698 Improving Cybersecurity of Credit Unions Act S. 4831 No CBDC Act S. 5189 Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act S. 5340 Stablecoin TRUST Act of 2022 S. 5341 A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to provide greater accountability to the Federal Reserve System Bank Merger Policy BankOn accounts Banking Services Fees Cannabis Banking CDFI Certification Central Bank Digital Currency Climate Risk Disclosure Requirements Climate-Related Financial Regulation Community Bank Access to Capital Community Banks on Military Bases Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Appropriations Community Reinvestment Act Consolidated Appropriations Act, supported inclusion of the SAFE Banking Act; opposed inclusion of Credit Card Competition Act Credit Reporting Credit Union Acquisitions of Community Banks Credit Union Business Lending Powers Credit Union Cybersecurity Requirements Credit Union Field of Membership Rules Credit Union Growth/Powers/Abusive Behavior Credit Union Supplemental Capital Cryptocurrency Customer Data Access, Implementation of Dodd Frank Act Section 1033 Cybersecurity Data Privacy Discussion Draft Data Security, Breaches and Privacy De Novo Bank Formation Dodd Frank Act 1071- Small Business Loan Data Collection Digital Assets Regulation Durbin Amendment on Interchange; Extension to Credit Cards FDIC Deposit Insurance Assessments FDIC Premium Increases FDIC Supervisory Appeals Review Committee and Policy FHFA Capital Rules Financial Data Privacy Discussion Draft Fintech Regulatory Requirements Fintech/Banking Relationships Flood Insurance Reauthorization Industrial Loan Corporation Loophole Reforms/ Rakuten (ILC) et al, Deposit Insurance Applications Interchange Minority Depository Institutions Issues National Defense Authorization Act, Report Language on Financial Institution leases on military bases National Defense Authorization Act, Supported Inclusion of the SAFE Banking Act; Opposed Inclusion of Credit Card Competition Act as an Amendment Overdraft Fees Overdraft Protection P2P Payment Applications Fraud Postal Banking SAFE Banking Act, support for inclusion in America COMPETES Act Conference SBA 7(a) Loan Program Funding and Terms SBA Direct 7(a) Direct Lending Secure Notarization Small Business Loan Data Collection--CFPB Implementation of Dodd-Frank Act Section 1071 Stablecoins Stablecoin Innovation and Protection Act of 2022 (draft) Stablecoin Legislation - Waters-McHenry Discussion Draft Stablecoin TRUST Act (draft)
Client expense: $1,303,790 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Issues related to the National Credit Reporting Agency Act, Protecting Your Credit Score Act, H.R. 4120, Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act, H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act. Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to U.S. Postal Service banking services. Issues related to interest rate caps.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues related to the National Credit Reporting Agency Act, Protecting Your Credit Score Act, H.R. 4120, Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act, H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act. Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to U.S. Postal Service banking services. Issues related to interest rate caps.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
H.R. 1996 SAFE Banking Act H.R. 2543 Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act, Credit Union Provisions & Community Bank Amendment Amendment #6 to H.R. 2543, to repeal Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act Sec. 521, 522, 523 & 524 of H.R.2543 - Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act H.R. 2561 Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act of 2021 H.R. 3009 Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing H.R. 4277 Overdraft Protection Act H.R. 4345 FY 2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriation - Postal Banking Pilot Program H.R. 4590 Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Build Back Better) H.R. 5886 Prohibit IRS Financial Surveillance Act H.R. 5912 Close ILC Loophole Act H.R. 6037 Prohibit SBA 7(a) Direct Lending H.R. 6054 Small Business Lending Disclosure Act H.R. 6732 Small LENDER Act H.R. 6739 Business Loan Privacy Act H.R. 6802 Prevent Racial Profiling in Lending Act H.R. 6814 Small Business Fair Debt Collection Practices Act H.R. 6889 The Credit Union Board Modernization Act H.R. 7003 Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act H.R. 7412 Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 7768 Farm Credit Administration Independence Authority Act H.R. 8152 American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 8443 Making the CFPB Accountable Act H.R. 8833 The Making Communities Stronger Through the Community Reinvestment Act H.R. 8874 Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 8950 the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022 S. 910 SAFE Banking Act S. 1684 Federal Home Loan Banks Mission Implementation Act S. 3056 Prohibit IRS Financial Surveillance Act S. 3382 Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act S. 3715 E-Sign Modernization Act S. 3954 Ban CBDC S. 4004 Small LENDER Act S. 4356 Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act S. 4522 Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 4674 Credit Card Competition Act S. 4831 No CBDC Act Amendments 69 and 70 to FY2023 FSGG Appropriations Bill (Postal banking) Bank Merger Policy BankOn accounts Banking Services Fees Cannabis Banking Central Bank Digital Currency Climate Risk Disclosure Requirements Climate-Related Financial Regulation Community Bank Access to Capital Community Banks on Military Bases Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Appropriations Community Reinvestment Act Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, report of financial services in rural America Credit Reporting Credit Union Acquisitions of Community Banks Credit Union Business Lending Powers Credit Union Cybersecurity Requirements Credit Union Field of Membership Rules Credit Union Growth/Powers/Abusive Behavior Credit Union Supplemental Capital Cryptocurrency Customer Data Access, Implementation of Dodd Frank Act Section 1033 Cybersecurity Data Privacy Discussion Draft Data Security, Breaches and Privacy De Novo Bank Formation Dodd Frank Act 1071- Small Business Loan Data Collection Digital Assets Regulation Durbin Amendment on Interchange; Extension to Credit Cards FDIC Deposit Insurance Assessments FDIC Premium Increases FDIC Supervisory Appeals Review Committee and Policy Financial Data Privacy Discussion Draft Fintech Regulatory Requirements Fintech/Banking Relationships Flood Insurance Reauthorization Industrial Loan Corporation Loophole Reforms/ Rakuten (ILC) et al, Deposit Insurance Applications Interchange Interest Rate Caps Minority Depository Institutions Issues National Defense Authorization Act, Opposition to Inclusion of Credit Card Competition Act as an Amendment National Defense Authorization Act, Report Language on Financial Institution leases on military bases OCC Proposed Payments Charter Overdraft Fees Overdraft Protection P2P Payment Applications Fraud Postal Banking Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act (draft) SAFE Banking Act, support for inclusion in America COMPETES Act Conference SBA 7(a) Loan Program Funding and Terms SBA Direct 7(a) Direct Lending Secure Notarization Small Business Loan Data Collection--CFPB Implementation of Dodd-Frank Act Section 1071 Stablecoins Stablecoin Innovation and Protection Act of 2022 (draft) Stablecoin Legislation - Waters-McHenry Discussion Draft Stablecoin TRUST Act (draft) Unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices (UDAAP)
Client expense: $718,825 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 4521, America Competes Act of 2022, all provisions; S. 1260, United States Innovation an Competition Act, all provisions; H.R. 1996/ S.910, Safe Banking Act of 2021, all provisions; H.R. 1187, ESG Disclosure Simplification Act, all provisions; H.R. 2123, Diversity and Inclusion Data Accountability and Transparency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1277, Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act, all provisions; H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protections Act, all provisions; H.R. 8874/S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, all provisions; Crypto currency, general education; ESG general education; SBA program education; CRA modernization general education; cyber security general education.
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
H.R. 4521, America Competes Act of 2022, all provisions; S. 1260, United States Innovation an Competition Act, all provisions; H.R. 1996/ S.910, Safe Banking Act of 2021, all provisions; H.R. 1187, ESG Disclosure Simplification Act, all provisions; H.R. 2123, Diversity and Inclusion Data Accountability and Transparency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1277, Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act, all provisions; H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protections Act, all provisions; H.R. 8874/S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, all provisions; Crypto currency, general education; ESG general education; SBA program education; CRA modernization general education; cyber security general education.
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
3/8 Senate Banking Hearing: Examining Mandatory Arbitration in Financial Service Products H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act of 2022 3/31 House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Hearing- The End of Overdraft Fees? Examining the Movement to Eliminate the Fees Costing Consumers Billions House/Senate Hearing: Annual Oversight of the Nations Largest Banks S.4674 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 H.R.8874 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E House Financial Services Discussion Draft: Stable Coin Legislation Issues related to Biden Administration Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Issues related to changing UDAAP legislation Issues related to banning arbitration agreements H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. ____ - Protecting Consumers From Payment Scams Act Issues related to Section 1034 of Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Late Fees and Late Payments H.R.7412 - Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R.6802 - Preventing Racial Profiling in Lending Act H.R.6732 - Small LENDER Act H.R.7352 - PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022 Issues related to 7/29 Senate Banking Hearing - Extending the Military's 36% Interest Rate Cap to Everyone Draft Legislation - Access to No-Fee Accounts Act. H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act - IRS Reporting Bank Account information H.R.4277 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 Issues related to By Now/Pay Later Financial Products Issues related to SBA Direct 7(a) lending program H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes. S. 3382, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. Issues related to transition from LIBOR Rate S. 3056, the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act Issues related to FDIC Director appointment House/Senate Semi-annual Hearing with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Cyber Security, Data Security & Breach Notification Issues related to Consumer Data Privacy Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to Dodd-Frank including Section 1033 Issues related to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB Issues related to Interest Rate Caps on Banks Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws CFPB Section 1071 rulemaking Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to bank fees, including overdraft fees and credit card late fees. Issues related to COVID-19 pandemic H.R. 4120, To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide comprehensive reforms to the consumer credit reporting laws, and for other purposes H.R. 4277, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices related to the marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at financial institutions, and for other purposes Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to U.S. Postal Service banking services. Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Federal Reserve Consumer checking accounts Issues related to the SBAs paycheck protection program Issues related to Pub. Law 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program H.R. 4616, the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Issues related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to bankruptcy protections for student loans Issues related to federal student loan reform H.R. 2498, Private Loan Disability Discharge Act of 2021 Issues related to AML-BSA Reform Issues related to FinCEN CDD Rule Issues related to Appropriations H.R. 4345, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4350/S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S. Con. Res. 144616, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act H.R. 3642 (116th Cong.), Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act H.R. 953 (116th Cong.), To prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information in certain consumer reports, and from making adverse determinations relating to security clearances, with respect to certain individuals affected by the Government shutdown, and for other purposes. H.R. 1500 (116th Cong.), Consumers First Act Issues related to the Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2019 H.R. 4120, Comprehensive Credit Reporting Enhancement, Disclosure, Innovation, and Transparency Act of 2021 Draft Legislation - Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2021 Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees H.R. 5050 (116th Cong.), the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to FinTech Issues related to the E-SIGN Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act S. 2563 (116th Cong.), the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act Issues related to Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Regulations: Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Regulations related to the Dodd-Frank Act, Pub. L. No. 111-203 Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Community Reinvestment Act Regulations & Q&A issues Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules Issues related to Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Buy Now Pay Later Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Safe Harbor fee Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose S. 4698, the Improving Cybersecurity of Credit Unions Act- Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; CFPBs strategic plan; regulatory relief for credit unions; rulemaking to define abusiveness in UDAAP; provide guidance or rulemaking on special purpose credit programs (SPCP); provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; provide flexibility related to New Message Format for the Fedwire Funds Service (Docket No. OP-1613); increase funding for CDFI fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; streamline and modernize the CDFI certification process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); support for S.3441 - CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022; support S. 4165; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; extend GLBA like data security measures to retailers; recognized GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; opposed to SBA direct lending authority; make improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; support for H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; support for S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; CFPB should study overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; limit burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions, CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; permanently increase reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; response to Draft NCUA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Ensure a safe, sound, and viable system of cooperative credit that protects consumers, Improve the financial well-being of individuals and communities through access to affordable and equitable financial products and services, and Maximize organizational performance to enable mission success; comments related to HUDs FY22-26 Strategic Goals: support for changes to the FCU Act that would allow all credit unions to serve underserved areas and create specific goals and objectives that will assist financial institutions that specialize in serving low- and moderate-income borrowers with otherwise limited access to personal, business and home financing; preclude robocall blocking rules from limiting legitimate contact of members by credit unions; extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing); Support for H.R. 1996/S. 910, the SAFE Banking Act; general support for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-26548; RIN No.: 1506-AB49) proposed rule but urges FinCEN to ensure that examination and supervisory expectations are consistent with those of other federal regulators, establish data security protocols, and maintain clarity and simplicity in its communications; prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; comments related to Review of Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and Guidance (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0008) - FinCen should continue ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the financial system, should provide additional guidance related to digital assets/CVC and government fraud, should modernize and streamline the current SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, forms, and reporting mechanisms, and explore opportunities to provide feedback to credit unions regarding filed reports; comments related to Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request (Regulation E) (Docket No. CFPB-2021-0021) - minimized burdens associated with rule; support for S.1684/H.R. 3323 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act; support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act; support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act; ease requirements for de novo credit unions; provide flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; support for H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; comments related to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN No.: 1506-AB54) - limit burdens; support for Sen. Toomeys amendment to H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act; oppose expanding postal services to include financial services; oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support for S.4879/H.R. 7003 - Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act; support for S. 3745, The TAILOR Act; comments related to FHFAs : 2022-2026 Strategic Plan - FHFA should use technology to aid in appraisal modernization, create and approve pilot programs to close the homeownership gap, and work with other regulators to address climate risk; urged NCUA to initiate rulemaking to amend 12 CFR sec. 701.22 to eliminate all aggregate limits on loan participations a federally-insured credit union (FICU) may purchase from any one originating lender or to expressly exclude all loan participations purchased from a FICU from any aggregate limits on loan participations a FICU may purchase from any one originating lender; NCUA Board should prioritize regulatory reform and initiate a rulemaking to expand membership eligibility to all immediate family surviving a decedent member and redefine the term immediate family to encompass a broader range of blood and legal relatives; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; urges IRS to issue an adjustment to the 2022 standard optional mileage rate to reflect the recent increase in gas prices; address appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; comments related to Request for Comment regarding Inquiry into Buy-Now-Pay-Later Providers (Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0002) - CFPB should take steps to ensure that unregulated lenders in the BNPL market institute consumer protection practices, potentially by exercising its larger participant authority over the unsecured lender market, engage in consumer education regarding the risks associated with these products and encourage BNPL providers to do the same, and in order to increase the availability of credit, while maintaining consumer protections, the Bureau should consider updates to Regulation Z that would level the playing field in the BNPL market; comments related to Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (Docket No.: FINCEN-2022-01331; RIN No.: 1506-AB51) - FinCEN should monitor the confidentiality of the shared SAR information and modernize and streamline its SAR reporting requirements; support for H.R. 7412/S.4522, the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act; oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; parity for credit unions related to stablecoin; support for S. 4004, the Small LENDER Act; oppose NCUA proposed rule on Succession Planning (RIN: 3133-AF42); general support for Re-Proposal to Enhance Eligibility Requirements for Enterprise Single-Family Seller/Servicers; need greater clarity regarding Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests (Docket No. Docket No. OP-1747); adopt more flexible rules for acceptance and delivery of electronic signatures and disclosures; support for CFPB commission rather than single director; support for H.R. 7628, the Improve the SBA Act; Asset Threshold for Determining the Appropriate Supervisory Office (RIN: 3133-AF41) - specialized oversight of larger credit unions should be calibrated to reflect relative risk to the SIF today and not defined using an outdated asset threshold; provide greater flexibility related to Permissible Interest Rate Ceiling; NCUA should practice restraint regarding budgeting and be more transparent; support for alternative credit scoring models; not sufficient evidence to justify development of CBDC; do not let the NFIP lapse; the NCUA should eliminate the internal written loan participation policy requirements found at 701.22(b)(5)(iv); HUD should allow the option of 40-year mortgage loans; support for HR6889/S. 4325, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act; improve Veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions' business loans to veterans from the MBL cap; expand the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; make permanent NCUAs authorities for the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) granted under the CARES Act; support for H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act; support for H.R. 7733, the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act; support H.R. 3962, the SECURE Notarization Act; opposition to H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act; H.R. 6814, the Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act - the FDCPA changes should not improperly burden creditors; opposed to the following 2 bills in their current form: H.R. 7022, the Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act, and H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, Excluding bank lease provision from S. 4543, the FY 2023 NDAA; support for H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act (as an amendment to H.R. 7900, the FY 2023 NDAA); support for H.R. 3958, the Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act; support for H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; support for FY 2023 FSGG appropriations in H.R. 8294; oppose interchange legislation: S. 4674/H.R. 8874, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022; opposed to H.R. 8485, the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act; Comments to Department of Commerce related to RIN 0625-XC04; NCUA Regulations Part 701.36, Occupancy Rule; NCUA 2022 Mid-Session Budget; Comments to CFPB related to Docket No. CFPB-2022-0039; Petition to CFPB on rulemaking for larger participants in aggregation services market; Comments to FinCEN related to RIN No.: 1506- AB55; Comments to Treasury related to Request for Comment Document No. 2022-14588; Comments to NCUA related to 2022 Regulatory Review; Opposing expansion of Regulation E liability; Comments to FCC related to Docket No. FCC 21-105; Comments to CFPB related to Docket No. CFPB-2022-0040; Comments to Federal Reserve related to Docket No. R-1775; Deadline extension request for Docket No. CFPB-2022-0048; NCUA Simplified CECL Tool; Comments to NCUA related to RIN 3133-AF47; FHFA oversight - support incorporation of climate change into GSE/FHFA governance, Supporting appraisal modernization, and Supporting CDFI mortgage programs.
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
Protect the credit union tax exemption; Oppose S. 4698, the Improving Cybersecurity of Credit Unions Act- Granting NCUA Oversight Authority Over Third-Party Vendors; CFPBs strategic plan; regulatory relief for credit unions; rulemaking to define abusiveness in UDAAP; provide guidance or rulemaking on special purpose credit programs (SPCP); provide guidance or rulemakings rather than rule through enforcement; provide flexibility related to New Message Format for the Fedwire Funds Service (Docket No. OP-1613); increase funding for CDFI fund, MDIs, and the CDRLF; streamline and modernize the CDFI certification process; FHFA should allow GSEs to purchase non-conforming loans from CDFIs; limit impact and burden from proposed rule related to Section 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection (RIN: 3170-AA09); support for S.3441 - CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022; support S. 4165; Support legislation and regulation that helps credit unions grow membership, loans, and retained earnings in order to serve their 127 million members; Fair Market: This includes ensuring all lenders are following the same rules of the road and protecting consumers, including making fintechs, predatory payday lenders, and other non-regulated entities subject to proper oversight; Technology and Innovation: As new technologies emerge and disrupt finance, the NCUA needs to foster strong fintech partnerships to help credit unions and support credit unions ability to provide custodial services for digital assets and utilize blockchain technologies; Regulatory Relief: Remove the CFPBs examination and enforcement powers over credit unions, retain the NCUA Boards bipartisan three-member structure, and oppose efforts to place new restrictions on lending and credit reporting that will inhibit credit unions from helping their members; Data Protection: Encouraging federal standards for data privacy and data security that recognize existing regulatory requirements for credit unions, such as a federal standard of privacy rules that aligns with our principles outlined in our white paper; extend GLBA like data security measures to retailers; recognized GLBA compliance in any privacy legislation; opposed to SBA direct lending authority; make improvements to ease the process for forgiveness of PPP loans to small businesses; support for H.R. 5189, the Member Business Loan Expansion Act; support for S. 762, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act; oppose limits on fee income for credit unions including courtesy pay; CFPB should study overdraft programs to determine the value to consumers; limit burdens of HMDA rule on credit unions, CFPB should remove unnecessary and unused data points related to HMDA reporting; permanently increase reporting thresholds for open- and closed-end loans; response to Draft NCUA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Ensure a safe, sound, and viable system of cooperative credit that protects consumers, Improve the financial well-being of individuals and communities through access to affordable and equitable financial products and services, and Maximize organizational performance to enable mission success; comments related to HUDs FY22-26 Strategic Goals: support for changes to the FCU Act that would allow all credit unions to serve underserved areas and create specific goals and objectives that will assist financial institutions that specialize in serving low- and moderate-income borrowers with otherwise limited access to personal, business and home financing; preclude robocall blocking rules from limiting legitimate contact of members by credit unions; extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing); Support for H.R. 1996/S. 910, the SAFE Banking Act; general support for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-26548; RIN No.: 1506-AB49) proposed rule but urges FinCEN to ensure that examination and supervisory expectations are consistent with those of other federal regulators, establish data security protocols, and maintain clarity and simplicity in its communications; prevent competitive disadvantages for credit unions and market distortions related to the integration of digital assets into traditional financial products; comments related to Review of Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and Guidance (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0008) - FinCen should continue ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the financial system, should provide additional guidance related to digital assets/CVC and government fraud, should modernize and streamline the current SAR and CTR reporting thresholds, forms, and reporting mechanisms, and explore opportunities to provide feedback to credit unions regarding filed reports; comments related to Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request (Regulation E) (Docket No. CFPB-2021-0021) - minimized burdens associated with rule; support for S.1684/H.R. 3323 - Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Implementation Act; support for Advancing Technologies to Support Inclusion Act; support for Creation of Diverse and Mission-Driven Community Financial Institutions Act; ease requirements for de novo credit unions; provide flexibility for credit unions to issue subordinated debt; CFPB should make greater use of Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt credit unions from rules where appropriate; support for H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act; comments related to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions (Docket No.: FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN No.: 1506-AB54) - limit burdens; support for Sen. Toomeys amendment to H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act; oppose expanding postal services to include financial services; oppose H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; support for forced arbitration - studies show consumers benefit more often from arbitration than litigation; Support for S.4879/H.R. 7003 - Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act; support for S. 3745, The TAILOR Act; comments related to FHFAs : 2022-2026 Strategic Plan - FHFA should use technology to aid in appraisal modernization, create and approve pilot programs to close the homeownership gap, and work with other regulators to address climate risk; urged NCUA to initiate rulemaking to amend 12 CFR sec. 701.22 to eliminate all aggregate limits on loan participations a federally-insured credit union (FICU) may purchase from any one originating lender or to expressly exclude all loan participations purchased from a FICU from any aggregate limits on loan participations a FICU may purchase from any one originating lender; NCUA Board should prioritize regulatory reform and initiate a rulemaking to expand membership eligibility to all immediate family surviving a decedent member and redefine the term immediate family to encompass a broader range of blood and legal relatives; Treasury should address the demand for coins to help consumers who rely on cash transactions; urges IRS to issue an adjustment to the 2022 standard optional mileage rate to reflect the recent increase in gas prices; address appraisal bias and modernize the appraisal process for consistency; comments related to Request for Comment regarding Inquiry into Buy-Now-Pay-Later Providers (Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0002) - CFPB should take steps to ensure that unregulated lenders in the BNPL market institute consumer protection practices, potentially by exercising its larger participant authority over the unsecured lender market, engage in consumer education regarding the risks associated with these products and encourage BNPL providers to do the same, and in order to increase the availability of credit, while maintaining consumer protections, the Bureau should consider updates to Regulation Z that would level the playing field in the BNPL market; comments related to Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates (Docket No.: FINCEN-2022-01331; RIN No.: 1506-AB51) - FinCEN should monitor the confidentiality of the shared SAR information and modernize and streamline its SAR reporting requirements; support for H.R. 7412/S.4522, the Transparency in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cost-Benefit Analysis Act; oppose any interchange/swipe fee legislation including related to routing or any form of market manipulation; parity for credit unions related to stablecoin; support for S. 4004, the Small LENDER Act; oppose NCUA proposed rule on Succession Planning (RIN: 3133-AF42); general support for Re-Proposal to Enhance Eligibility Requirements for Enterprise Single-Family Seller/Servicers; need greater clarity regarding Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests (Docket No. Docket No. OP-1747); adopt more flexible rules for acceptance and delivery of electronic signatures and disclosures; support for CFPB commission rather than single director; support for H.R. 7628, the Improve the SBA Act; Asset Threshold for Determining the Appropriate Supervisory Office (RIN: 3133-AF41) - specialized oversight of larger credit unions should be calibrated to reflect relative risk to the SIF today and not defined using an outdated asset threshold; provide greater flexibility related to Permissible Interest Rate Ceiling; NCUA should practice restraint regarding budgeting and be more transparent; support for alternative credit scoring models; not sufficient evidence to justify development of CBDC; do not let the NFIP lapse; the NCUA should eliminate the internal written loan participation policy requirements found at 701.22(b)(5)(iv); HUD should allow the option of 40-year mortgage loans; support for HR6889/S. 4325, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act; improve Veterans access to capital by exempting credit unions' business loans to veterans from the MBL cap; expand the definition of Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (FHLB Act) to include credit unions and Treasury-certified non-depository community development financial institutions; make permanent NCUAs authorities for the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) granted under the CARES Act; support for H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act; support for H.R. 7733, the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act; support H.R. 3962, the SECURE Notarization Act; opposition to H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act; H.R. 6814, the Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act - the FDCPA changes should not improperly burden creditors; opposed to the following 2 bills in their current form: H.R. 7022, the Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act, and H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, Excluding bank lease provision from S. 4543, the FY 2023 NDAA; support for H.R. 5911, the Fair Hiring in Banking Act (as an amendment to H.R. 7900, the FY 2023 NDAA); support for H.R. 3958, the Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act; support for H.R. 4590, the Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act; support for FY 2023 FSGG appropriations in H.R. 8294; oppose interchange legislation: S. 4674/H.R. 8874, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022; opposed to H.R. 8485, the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act; Comments to Department of Commerce related to RIN 0625-XC04; NCUA Regulations Part 701.36, Occupancy Rule; NCUA 2022 Mid-Session Budget; Comments to CFPB related to Docket No. CFPB-2022-0039; Petition to CFPB on rulemaking for larger participants in aggregation services market; Comments to FinCEN related to RIN No.: 1506- AB55; Comments to Treasury related to Request for Comment Document No. 2022-14588; Comments to NCUA related to 2022 Regulatory Review; Opposing expansion of Regulation E liability; Comments to FCC related to Docket No. FCC 21-105; Comments to CFPB related to Docket No. CFPB-2022-0040; Comments to Federal Reserve related to Docket No. R-1775; Deadline extension request for Docket No. CFPB-2022-0048; NCUA Simplified CECL Tool; Comments to NCUA related to RIN 3133-AF47; FHFA oversight - support incorporation of climate change into GSE/FHFA governance, Supporting appraisal modernization, and Supporting CDFI mortgage programs.
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
Closing the "rent-a-bank" loophole to bypass state regulations on usury caps Increased supervision and enforcement of BNPL Eliminating excessive banking fees, including overdraft Review merger of TD Bank Review and regulation of "junk fees" CFPB Examination of Nonbank mortgage, private loan, and payday loan entities Applicability of CFPB 1071 Rule to Farm Credit System Discrimination in access to banking services H.R.___ - Draft legislation to regulate stablecoins S.___ / H.R.5912 - Close the ILC Loophole Act, a bill to reform the regulation of industrial loan companies and their parent companies S. 345 / H.R. 4277 - Overdraft Protection Act, a bill to prohibit a financial institution from engaging in unfair or deceptive acts in connection with overdraft coverage Nomination of Todd Harper to the National Credit Union Administration
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 4277, S. 4674, H.R. 8874 - Discussed consumer protection, credit reporting, and privacy issues related to financial services and products. Discussed issues related to credit card services.
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
H.R. 4277 S.2677 Would implement highly prescriptive disclosures, limitations, and prohibitions on a financial products that are in high demand by consumers who can opt- out of services H.R. 6889 S. 4325 Allows credit union boards to meet every other month rather than every month provided that the credit union is in good standing H.R. 1996 S. 910 Allows financial institutions to provide banking services to marijuana businesses in states where it has been legalized H.R. 8152 Would implement one national standard for all holders of financial information including merchants. H.R. 2543 S.1327 add underserved areas to the field of membership exempt business loans made to businesses located in underserved areas from the member business lending cap
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
H.R. 1270, Prohibit Auto Insurance Discrimination (PAID) Act H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 5911, Fair Hiring in Banking Act H.R. 6814, Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act H.R. 7412, Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 2417, Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2021 S. 2508, Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act S. 3056, Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act S. 3755, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act Draft legislation titled Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act Draft legislation titled Expanding Opportunity for MDIs Act Draft legislation to create a government-run credit bureau at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Draft legislation to provide a right of removal to federal court from administrative adjudication House companion legislation to S. 2417, Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2021 Proposed rule regarding reinstatement of HUDs Discriminatory Effects Standard (86 Fed. Reg. 33,590-33,597, June 25, 2021) Proposed rule regarding beneficial ownership information reporting requirements (86 Fed. Reg. 69,920-69,974, December 8, 2021) Proposed interagency guidance on third-party relationships: risk management (86 Fed. Reg. 38,182-38,204, July 19, 2021) Review of Bank Secrecy Act regulations and guidance (86 Fed. Reg. 71,201-71,207, December 15, 2021) Proposed rule regarding Small Business Lending Data Collection Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B) (86 Fed. Reg. 56,356-56,606, October 8, 2021) Statement of Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions (87 Fed. Reg. 19,507-19,512, April 4, 2022) Request for Information and Comment on Rules, Regulations, Guidance, and Statements of Policy Regarding Bank Merger Transactions (87 Fed. Reg. 18,740-18,744, March 31, 2022) Notice and Request for Comment Regarding Fees Imposed by Providers of Consumer Financial Products or Services (87 Fed. Reg. 17,996-17,997, March 29, 2022) Proposed rule regarding Community Reinvestment Act (87 Fed. Reg. 33,884-34,066, June 3, 2022) Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period, regarding credit card late fees and late payments, (87 Fed. Reg. 42,662, July 18, 2022) Various issues relating to structure and independence of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; artificial intelligence and machine learning; congressional oversight of large banks; Department of Treasury proposal that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on the deposits and withdrawals of all business and personal accounts, as well as transfers between accounts of the same owner; DOJ Bank Merger Competitive Analysis; OCC Request for Feedback on Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Banks
Client expense: $23,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 935, Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2021 H.R. 1087, Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2021 H.R. 1187, Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act H.R. 1277/S. 374, Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 H.R. 1602, Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act of 2021 H.R. 2025/S. 840, To amend title 28, United States Code, to increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions, and for other purposes H.R. 2516, Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Banking Act of 2021 H.R. 2543, Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 2570, Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021 H.R. 2620, Investor Choice Act of 2021 H.R. 3007, Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act H.R. 3448, Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act H.R. 3454, Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act H.R. 3843, Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022 H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 4345, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act of 2022, including provisions related to House Amendment 218 H.R. 4590, Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act H.R. 4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 H.R. 4773, Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 5586/S. 3056, Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act H.R. 5648/S. 3022, Stop Wall Street Looting Act H.R. 5910, Holding SPACs Accountable Act of 2021 H.R. 5911, Fair Hiring in Banking Act H.R. 7151, Ensuring Sound Guidance Act H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 7977, Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act H.R. 8254/S. 4685, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 8521, Investor Democracy is Expected (INDEX) Act S. 479, Lifting Our Communities through Advance Liquidity for (LOCAL) Infrastructure Act S. 2417, Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2021 S. 2508, Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act S. 2621, Modernization of Derivatives Tax Act of 2021 S. 3410, The Consumer Protection and Due Process Act S. 3755, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 3844, Economic Continuity and Stability Act S. 3914, Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2022 S. 4241, Investor Democracy is Expected (INDEX) Act Draft legislation titled Jumpstart our Business Startups (JOBS) Act 4.0 of 2022 Draft legislation titled Mandatory Materiality Requirement Act of 2022 Potential legislation to foster economic growth and job creation through capital formation Potential legislation to further economic growth through environmental, social, and governance factors Potential legislation to make changes to the Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposal process Potential legislation to hold proxy voting advice businesses accountable Potential legislation to expressing a sense of Congress reaffirming the Supreme Court materiality standard Potential legislation to require the SEC to consider additional standards in the rulemaking process Potential legislation to study the term small entity Potential legislation regarding a new regulatory framework for stablecoins Potential legislation dealing with third party litigation financing and lawsuit lending Potential legislation dealing with securities litigation Nomination of Mark Uyeda to be Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Proposed rule regarding SEC Enhanced Reporting of Proxy Votes by Registered Management Investment Companies; Reporting of Executive Compensation Votes by Institutional Investment Managers Proposed Rule (86 Fed. Reg. 57,478-57,524, October 15, 2021) Proposed rule regarding Position Reporting of Large Security-Based Swap Positions (87 Fed. Reg. 6,652-6,706, December 15, 2021) SEC Money Market Fund Reforms (86 Fed. Reg. 7,248, December 15, 2021) Proposed rules regarding amendments to Form PF (87 Fed. Reg. 9,106-9,235, January 26, 2022) Proposed rule regarding Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization (87 Fed. Reg. 8,443-8,472, February 15, 2022) Proposed Rule, Securities and Exchange Commission; Prohibition Against Fraud, Manipulation, or Deception in Connection with Security-Based Swaps, Prohibition against Undue Influence over Chief Compliance Officers, Position Reporting of Large Security-Based Swap Positions (87 Fed. Reg. 6,652-6,706, February 4, 2022) Proposed rule on Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors (87 Fed. Reg. 21,334-21,473, April 11,2022) Proposed Rule, Securities and Exchange Commission; Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies About Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices (87 Fed. Reg. 36,654-36,761, June 17, 2022) Proposed Rule, Securities and Exchange Commission; Investment Company Names (87 Fed. Reg. 36,594-36,651, June 17,2022) Proposed Rule, Securities and Exchange Commission; Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization (87 Fed. Reg. 8,443-8,472, April 1, 2022) Proposed Rule, Securities and Exchange Commission; Substantial Implementation, Duplication, and Resubmission of Shareholder Proposals Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 (87 Fed. Reg. 45,052-45,075. July 27, 2022) Request for Comment on Certain Information Providers Acting as Investment Advisers; Securities and Exchange Commission (87 Fed. Reg. 37,254-37,262, June 22, 2022) Request for Comment, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; Agency Information Collection Activities, Report of Terms of Credit Card Plans (Form FR 2572) and Consumer and College Credit Card Agreements (87 Fed. Reg. 50,851-50,852, August 18, 2022) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; Credit Card Late Fees and Late Payments (87 Fed. Reg. 42,662, July 18, 2022) Joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve System; Community Reinvestment Act (87 Fed. Reg. 33,884-34,066, June 3, 2022) Request for Comments, Department of the Treasury; Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets (87 Fed. Reg. 40,881-40,883, July 8, 2022) Request for Comment, International Trade Administration; Developing a Framework on Competitiveness of Digital Asset Technologies (87 Fed. Reg. 30450- 30452, May 19, 2022) Various issues relating to SEC Best Interest and Enhancing Investment Adviser Regulation relating to broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, conflicts of interest; potential federal preemption of state fiduciary standards; Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); CFTCs de minimis Exception for Swap Dealers; Securities and Exchange Commission amendments to the Commissioners whistleblower rules file no. S7-16-18; proxy process, proxy advisory firms, and other related aspects of corporate governance; corporate common ownership; adoption of the current expected credit loss (CECL) accounting standard; role of credit reporting agencies (CRAs) in the U.S. economy; debt collection practices (regulation F) under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (P.L. 95-109); qualified mortgage definition under the Truth in Lending Act (P.L. 90-321) (Regulation Z); Financial Stability Oversight Council and the designation of Nonbank Financial Firms as systemically important; Federal Reserve Systems Large Institution Supervision Coordinating Committee; potential housing finance reform legislation; enforcement of Securities and Exchange Commission penalties; potential repeal of the State and Local Tax (SALT) Cap; federal interest rate authority; Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) reform; electronic consent-based SSN Verification Service (eCBSV); environmental, social, and governance (ESG) enforcement; information Collection under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA); potential Financial Transaction Tax (FTT); potential Treasury Department proposal relating to tax reporting by banks; investment company cross trading; potential money market fund reform measures; resolutions to establish task forces on Artificial Intelligence and Financial Technology in the House Committee on Financial Services; transition to the secured overnight financing rate; implementation of SEC Rule 15c2-11; Department of Labor fiduciary advice exemption: PTE 2020-02; benefits of risk-based pricing; mobile disclosures; Federal Trade Commission issues: Freedom of Information Act Requests, Penalty Offense Authority, Zombie Voting, and overall direction of the Commission under Chair Lina Khan; Tax Reporting Proposal by the Department of the Treasury related to a $600 or more annual account threshold; Amendment to the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act related to credit reporting; Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Banks; House Committee on Financial Services request for information related to Russia sanctions; CFPB Policy Fellowship program; CFPB amendment of its Supervision and Examination Manual; CFPB conflation of Distinct Statutory Concepts of Unfairness and Discrimination; Promoting the importance of appropriate length of SEC Comment Periods; Internal Revenue Service; Priority Guidance Plan; Compliance Assistance Release, Department of Labor; 401(k) Plan Investments in Cryptocurrencies Request for Information, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Fees Imposed by Providers of Consumer Financial Products or Services; Notice of Inquiry, Federal Communications Commission; In the Matter of Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination; (GN Docket No. 22-69); EU sustainable finance action plan and incorporating ESG factors into financial services; EU review of Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive; EU review of prudential regime for investment firms; implementation and enforcement of Regulation Best Interest by the Securities and Exchange Commission; changes in the enforcement policies of the Securities and Exchange Commission; activity of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and recommendations on macro-prudential regulation; clarification in the regulatory treatment of digital assets by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; implementation and enforcement of proxy advisory firm regulations finalized in 2020; implementation and enforcement of SEC 14a-8 shareholder proposal process reforms finalized in 2020; EU Money Market Fund Regulation, legislative review; electronic delivery of certain investment documents and disclosures; implementation of beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the National Defense Authorization Act FY2021 (P.L. 116-283); implementation of the Social Security Administrations Electronic Consent Based Social Security Number Verification System Service; Financial Stability Board recommendations on money market fund reform; IOSCO recommendations on sustainability-related practices, polices, procedures, and disclosure in asset management; Office of Financial Research (OFR) discussions on FSOC Report on Climate-Related Financial Risk; staff legal guidance at the SEC concerning no-action letters on shareholder proposals with broad societal impact (Staff Legal Bulletin 14L-CF); SEC Reforms to regulations related to Cybersecurity Disclosures; SEC Reforms to regulations related to Human Capital Management Disclosures; SEC Reforms to regulations related to proxy voting advice businesses; SEC request for information on digital engagement practices; Written responses regarding requests for comment resulting from the March 9, 2022 Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets; SEC Proposed Rule amending 10b5-1; SEC Proposed Rule on Private Fund Advisers; Documentation of Registered Investment Adviser Compliance Reviews; SEC Amended Rule 15c2-11, applicability to 144A securities; SEC Proposed Rule on the Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors; SEC Substantial Implementation, Duplication, and Resubmission of Shareholder Proposals Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8; PCAOB 2022-2026 Draft Strategic Plan; SEC FY 22-26 Strategic Plan; FinCEN Implementation of the Beneficial Ownership Requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (P.L. 116-283)
Client expense: $23,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
While MCUL takes no position on the issue of cannabis legalization, it supports legislation in the 117th Congress that would provide a safe harbor for financial institutions to serve their members needs in states where cannabis use has become legal. MCUL supports the SAFE Banking Act of 2021, S. 910 and H.R. 1996 which would provide a safe harbor for credit unions and other financial institutions. MCUL stands opposed to efforts to change the existing interchange system by expanding requirements under the so-called Durbin Amendment established under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. We have been educating our delegation on the importance of the current credit card interchange system with regard to ensuring consumer data remains secure and private and are asking our delegation to oppose S. 4674/H.R. 8874, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 because of the harm it would do to credit unions, their members, along with other financial institutions and their customers. We continue to educate our congressional delegation on voluntary overdraft protection services offered by credit unions and the value our members place on these services. MCUL is opposed to legislation (H.R. 4277 and S. 2677) that would severely limit a financial institutions ability to offer these voluntary services to our members. MCUL supports and is calling for passage of H.R. 3962 and S.1625, the SECURE Notarization Act that would establish minimum standards for electronic and remote notarization. We are also educating our delegation on the importance of updating the 20 year old E-sign Act to better reflect how customers can signal their acceptance of electronic transactions. MCUL is opposed to S. 2508, the Veteran's and Consumer Fair Credit Act that would extend provisions of the Military Lending Act (MLA), which establishes a 36% all-in rate cap on most loans to service members, to all consumer loans. The all-in cap would make it very difficult for credit unions to maintain viable small-dollar programs and severely hinder a state credit union's ability to offer overdraft products.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
Lobbied Congress on the Overdraft Protection Act (H.R.4277), the Stop Overdraft Profiteering Act (S.2677), and amending the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) to protect consumers from peer-to-peer payment app fraud. Attended a coalition meeting with CFPB Director Chopra on a wide range of issues. 28 Sept Presented views on Consumer Financial Protection Act Section 1033 in group meeting with CFPB director 10 Aug Meet w/ senior CFPB staff on digital issues 5 Aug - Joined consumer groups in comment letter to Treasury Department re ensuring responsible development of digital assets. Docket TREAS-DO-2022-0014-0001. 2 Aug Meet w/ senior CFPB staff on relationship banking 28 July Joined group meeting w/ CFPB director on privacy and banking 25 July Joined consumer groups in letter to House Financial Services Committee supporting HR4277, the Overdraft Protection Act. 22 July Met with House Financial Services Committee staff on Overdraft Protection HR 4277 21 July Met with House Financial Services Committee staff on relationship between Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 and HR8152, the American Data Privacy Protection Act of 2022
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Payments Systems Issues; H.R. 4277 - Overdraft Protection Act; General issues impacting consumer and commercial loans including loan terms and product features, and the regulation of banking; H.R. 5912 - Close the ILC Loophole Act; S. 4674/H.R. 8874 - The Credit Card Competition Act of 2022.
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
Bank On Buy Now, Pay Later Central Bank Digital Currency Cryptocurrency Nominations USPS Pilot Banking Program H.R. 1996, The SAFE Banking Act H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 1277/S. 374, Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 2561, Promoting Access to Capital in Unbanked Communities Act of 2021 S. 910, SAFE Banking Act S.J.RES.15, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders." H.R. 4590, Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act H.R. 4616, Adjustable Interest Rate LIBOR Act H.R. 5189, Member Business Loan Expansion Act S. 2508, Veterans and Consumer Fair Credit Act Perlmutter Amendment (H.Amdt.97) to H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 H.R. 2989, Financial Transparency Act H.R. 6145, Community Bank Relief Act of 2021 S. 3409, To amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that is between 8 percent and 8.5 percent for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024. Emergency Capital Investment Issues for CDFI and MDI S. 3715, The E-SIGN Modernization Act Coin Circulation S. 3779, Adjustable Interest Rate LIBOR Act H.R. 7351, To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide for the supervision of non-depository persons offering or making small business loans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 H.R 4521, America Competes Act of 2022 H.R.7003, Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act S. 2677, Stop Overdraft Profiteering Act of 2021 S. 4356, Responsible Financial Innovation Act The impact of Environmental, Social and Governance guidance and regulatory proposals on Banking. H.R. 2543, Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act UDAAP Supervisory Policies and Adjudication Procedures Issues impacting the modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act Deposit Insurance Assessment Rates S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 8874, Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 8485, Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act S.4760, Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022 Merchant Category Codes
Client expense: $2,870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
Issues related to banking regulation and activities of Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee. H.R. 1996/S. 910, Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2021. Section 1071 of Dodd-Frank. H.R. 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021. S. 4356, Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act. Durbin Amendment on Interchange to Dodd-Frank. IRS policies and procedures.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
Issues related to Federal Credit Union Charter Modernization Issues related to credit union operations Issues related to credit union field of membership Issues related to credit union service organization Issues related to NCUA's low income designation regulation Issues related to NCUA examination procedures Issues related to NCUA's regulation regarding liquidity Issues related to NCUA's rulemaking process Issues related to NCUA's regulatory review process Issues related to Federal Credit Union Bylaws Issues related to credit union loan maturity restrictions Issues related to credit union investment authority Issues related to Regulation of Federal Credit Union By-Laws Issues related to credit unions' incidental powers Issues related to credit union service to marijuana businesses Issues related to material loss reports of the NCUA Office of Inspector General Issues related to the regulation of corporate credit unions Issues related to fixed assets Issues related to credit union conversions Issues related to credit union call report modernization Issues related to NCUA's Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Plan Issues related to NCUA's budget and the overhead transfer rate Issues related to Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSO) Issues related to the authority of the CFPB to exempt credit unions from its rulemaking Issues related to the CFPB rule to remittances and international wire transfers Issues related to CFPB's Leadership structure and Installing a Board rather than a Director Issues related to codifying the CFPB's Credit Union Advisory Council Issues related to requiring SBREFA Panels for CFPB Rulemakings Issues related to overdraft protection and check ordering practices Issues related to mortgage servicing Issues related to mortgage loan originator compensation and qualifications Issues related to the CFPB's rule regarding qualified mortgage / ability to repay Issues related to the CFPB's regulation on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (Regulation C) Issues related to the CFPB's regulation on Truth-In-Lending Act / Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Integrated Disclosures Issues related to the payday, vehicle title, and similar lending Issues related to short term lending products and advance deposit products Issues related to the CFPB's consumer complaint database Issues related to the CFPB's consumer complaint database Issues related to the Department of Justice's investigation entitled, "Operation Choke Point" Issues related to indirect auto lending Issues related to credit union service to unbanked and underbanked consumers Issues related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Issues related to data and cyber security Issues related to mobile banking and mobile payments Issues related to identity theft and fraud reduction Issues related to secure payments Issues related to merchant data breaches Issues related to the payments system and innovation Issues related to the Fed's implementation of same-day ACH Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Currency Transaction Reporting Requirements Issues related to the oversight of the Federal Housing Administration Issues related to the USDA Rural Development Loan Program Issues related to the Federal Home Loan Bank System Issues related to membership eligibility in the Federal Home Loan Bank System Issues related to financial literacy Issues related to Housing Finance Reform Issues related to student lending Issues related to the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act Process Issues related to retirement security Issues related to flood insurance Issues related to consumer's access to records Issues related to Interchange Fees Issues related to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to the merger of credit unions Issues related to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Issues related to Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to Regulation Z Issues related to Military Lending Act Issues related to Financial Technology Issues related to Small Business Lending Data Collection requirements Issues related to Involuntary liquidation of Federal Credit Unions and Claims Procedures Issues related to Web-Bases Quantitative Testing of Point of Sale / ATM Overdraft Disclosure Forms Issues related to residential appraisals Issues related to FHA appraisal certification Issues related to FHA and USDA Loan Modifications Issues related to Faster Payments Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues related to cooperative funding sources in federal appropriations legislation Issues related to regulation of debt collection activity Issues related to capital reform for credit unions Issues related to diversity and inclusion in Financial Services Issues related to Section 124 of the Federal Credit Union Act Issues related to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's No-Action Letters and the BCFP Product Sandbox Issues related to enterprise validation and approval of credit score models Issues related to the availability of Funds and Collection of Checks (Regulation CC) Issues related to arbitration clauses Issues related to SBA 7(a) loan program Issues related to financial institutions operating on military installations Issues related to postal banking Issues related to Telephone Consumer Protection Act Issues related to financial technology (FINTECH) Issues related to robocalls and the draft Declatory Ruling (the ruling) and Third Further Notice of Proposted Rulemaking (FNPRM) CG Docket No 17-59, WC Docket No. 17 - 97 Issues related to payday and small dollar lending Issues related to leases of non-excess property on military bases Issues related to Opportunity Zones Issues related to minority homeownership Issues related to the ability of Federal Credit unions to establish their own fiscal year Issues related to a requirement that Federal credit unions file certain information regarding loan officers Issues related to enhancing flexibility of Federal Credit Unions to schedule board meetings Issues related to removing certain outdated responsibilites of Federal credit union board of directors Issues related to permitting Federal credit unions to expel disruptive members for just cause without a vote Issues related to permitting balloting for conversions from state to federal charter and from federal to state charter to be conducted electronically Issues related to PACE Loans Issues related to minority depository insitutions Issues related to AI and cloud computing Issues related to the Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Issues related to COVID-19 crisis response legislation Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program Issues related to Taxi Medallion loans Issues related to QRM Risk Retection Review Issues related to NCUA's proposed rule on combination transactions Issues related to the regulation of credit unions as employers Issues related to liability protections for businesses Issues related to remote notary Issues related to digital identity legislation Issues related Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits Issues related to Economic Impact Payments Issues related to Fed Accounts Issues related to the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program Issues related to troubled debt restructuring Issues related to Prompt Corective Action requirements Issues related to NCUA subordinated debt rulemaking Issues related to Uniform Residential Loan Application Issues related to digitalization of money Issues related to electronic signatures on wire transfer documents Issues related to cybercriminal activity during COVID-19 Issues related to lender forebearance Issues related to Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness process Issues related to Agriculture Lending Issues related to OCC payment charters Issues related to the Student Empowerment and Financial Literacy Act Issues related to OCC National Bank and Savings Association Digital Activities Issues related to the treatment of certain COVID-19 Loss Mitigation options under RESPA (Reg X) Issues related to premium assessments by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Issues related to the proposed exclusion of PPP Loans from financial institution asset calculations Issues related to Section 4013 of the CARES Act Issues related to Section 4016 of the CARES Act Issues related tot he oversight of prudential regulators Issues related to PAL 1 Program Issues related to credit union asset size thresholds for regulatory compliance Issues related to NCUA MERIT examination system Issues related to NCUA Derivatives rulemaking Issues related to mortgage servicer assistance Issues related to Section 4022 of the CARES Act Issues related to the ability of NCUA to offer forbearance from Prompt Corrective Action Requirements Issues related to Temporarily Excluding Certain Low-Risk Assets from the Credit Union Net Worth Ratio Issues related to London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Issues related to the regulation of Federal Employment Laws Issues related to the Office of Comptroller Charter Issues related to the Crypto Charter Issues related to the Solar Winds Data Breach Issues related to PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaires Issues related to SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advances Issues related to Seasoned QM Loan Definitions Issues related to FHFA Strategic Plan for 2021-2024 Issues related to GSE Housing Goals Issues related to Member Business Lending Issues related to interest rate caps Issues related to Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) recapitalization plans Issues related to rental and mortgage payment assistance Issues related to BSA / AML Regulation Issues related to CECL Accounting requirements Issues related to climate control issues and effect on financial institutions Issues related to UDAAP guidance and requirements Issues related to risk-based capital requirements Issues related to NCUA's Communications and Transparency Issues related to Enterprise liquidity framework (FHFA) Issues related to the discussion draft of the Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act Issues related to the NCUA's Capitalization of Interest in Connection with Loan Workouts and Modifications Rulemaking Issues related to the Federal Reserve's proposed Regulation II Issues related to Capitalizing interest on consumer loans Issues related to Cryptocurrency Issues related to proposed postal banking pilot program Issues related to proposed new tax reporting requirements for financial institutions Issues related to the implementation of consumer financial protection laws Issues related to the safety and soundness regulations of credit unions Issues related to investment authority Issues related to BSA / AML regulation and Cannabis Banking Issues related to rate cap legislation and the Military Lending Act Issues related to credit card interchange fees and routing Issues related to FY22 National Defense Authorization Act Issues related to NCUA Central Liquidity Facility Issues related to Climate and Natural disaster risk management at regulated entities Issues related to PSPA / QM Conflict Issues related to CAMELS proposal Issues related to credit union coverage under GNMA rules Issues related to Cryptocurrency and digital assets Issues related to the re-nomination of Todd Harper to the NCUA Board Issues related to examining frameworks to address future pandemic risk Issues related to the NDAA rate cap proposals Issues related to the collection of checks and other items by Federal Reserve Banks and Funds Transfers through Fedwire Issues related to the potential modifications to the Federal Reserve policy on payment system risk Issues related to Small Business Bankruptcy Issues related to mortgage-backed securities insurance Issues related to the state of the rural economy Issues related to financial barriers to minority and women-owned businesses' involvement in infrastructure projects Issues related to the President's working group on financial market's report on stablecoins Issues related to economic impact of growing burden of medical debt Issues related to the Credit Union Employee and Member Safety Act in the FY2022 Omnibus Appropriations Act Issues related to the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) appraisals Issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act FY2023 Issues related to the Administration of the CDFI Fund Issues related to Central Bank Digital Currency Issues related to National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Issues related to Reg. II, Dodd Frank, Durbin Amendment, Section 107531 Issues related to G20 Rome Leaders Declaration Issues related to the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 Issues related to Prompt Corrective Action: Earnings Retention Waivers and Net Worth Restoration Plans Issues related to Prohibition on Inclusion of Adverse Information in Consumer Reporting in Cases of Human Trafficking Issues related to the Truth in Savings Act (TISA) and Part 707 of the NCUA Rules and Regulations Issues related to 40 Year Term Loan Modifications Issues related to data security and interchange fees Issues related to credit union loan maturity limits Issues related to credit union business lending caps Issues related to the administration of the CDFI Fund Issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act and Interchange fee issues Issues related to CDFI recertification applications Issues related to Protecting military service members and veterans from Financial scams and fraud Issues related to new consumer financial products and the impacts to workers Issues related to making the CFPB Accountable to Small Business Act Issues related to cyber incident notification requirements for Federally insured credit unions Issues related to ensuring responsible development of digital assets Issues related to the CFPB ensuring data aggregation services market is Fair, transparent and competitive H.J. Res 35, providing for Congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders" S.J. Res 15, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders" H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (2020) H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 1395, the Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2021 H.R. 1471, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act 0f 2021 H.R. 1996, Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2021 H.R. 2040, the Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act H.R. 2311, To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modernize certain processes regarding expulsion of credit union members for cause, and for other purposes H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 H.R. 2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Sec. 90005, Extension of enterprise guarantee fees H.R. 3958, Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act H.R. 3962, SECURE Notarization Act of 2021 H.R. 4277, Overdraft protection legislation H.R. 4495, the Down payment Toward Equity Act of 2021 H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 4905, Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act H.R. 5189, Member Business Loan Expansion Act H.R. 5206, Tax Gap Reform and IRS Enforcement Act H.R. 5305, Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act H.R. 5451, Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021 H.R. 5912, the Close the ILC Loophole Act H.R. 6889, Credit Union Board Modernization Act H.R. 7003, Expanding Financial Access to Underserved Communities Act H.R. 7022, the Strengthening Cyber-Security for the Financial Sector Act H.R. 7733, the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022 H.R. 7900, SAFE Banking, amendment #983 by Representative Beatty (OH), Amendment #543 offered by Representatives Dean (PA), Armstrong (ND), Perlmutter (CO),Reschenthalter (PA) and Escobar (TX) H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 8294, the Transportation, Housing and Urban development, Agriculture, Rural development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans affairs Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 8485, the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act S. 254, A bill to establish a Homeowner Assistance Fund at the Department of the Treasury S. 337, Stop Senior Scams Act S. 762, A bill to provide the National Credit Union Administration Board flexibility to increase Federal credit union loan maturities, and for other purposes S. 910, SAFE Banking Act of 2021 S. 1368, American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2021 S. 1625, Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act S. 1767, the Credit Union Employee and Member Safety Act of 2021 S. 2857, Protection Financial Privacy Act of 2021 S. 3715, E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 S. 3813, Veterans Member Business Loan Act S. 4325, Credit Union Board Modernization S. 4356, The Responsible Financial Innovation Act S. 4676, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 S. 4698, Improving Cybersecurity of Credit Unions Act S. 4879, Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act S. Amendment 6174, National Defense Authorization Act, Report on Credit and Debit Card
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
HR 4277, Overdraft Protection Act of 2021, issues related to overdraft protection and U.S. consumer products; General issues related to Regulation E.
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
Issues related to the National Credit Reporting Agency Act, Protecting Your Credit Score Act, H.R. 4120, Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act, H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act. Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to U.S. Postal Service banking services. Issues related to interest rate caps.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Issues related to the National Credit Reporting Agency Act, Protecting Your Credit Score Act, H.R. 4120, Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act, H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act. Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to U.S. Postal Service banking services. Issues related to interest rate caps.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
H.R. 1996 SAFE Banking Act H.R. 2543 Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act, Credit Union Provisions & Community Bank Amendment Amendment #6 to H.R. 2543, to repeal Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act Sec. 521, 522, 523 & 524 of H.R.2543 - Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act H.R. 2561 Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act of 2021 H.R. 3009 Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing H.R. 4277 Overdraft Protection Act H.R. 4345 FY 2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriation - Postal Banking Pilot Program H.R. 5376 The Build Back Better Act H.R. 5886 Prohibit IRS Financial Surveillance Act H.R. 5912 Close ILC Loophole Act H.R. 6037 Prohibit SBA 7(a) Direct Lending H.R. 6054 Small Business Lending Disclosure Act H.R. 6307 Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act H.R. 6732 Small LENDER Act H.R. 6739 Business Loan Privacy Act H.R. 6745 Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act H.R. 6802 Prevent Racial Profiling in Lending Act H.R. 6814 Small Business Fair Debt Collection Practices Act H.R. 7003 Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act H.R. 7022 Strengthening Cybersecurity Act H.R. 7412 Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R. 7768 Farm Credit Administration Independence Authority Act H.R. 8152 American Data Privacy and Protection Act S. 910 SAFE Banking Act S. 1684 Federal Home Loan Banks Mission Implementation Act S. 3056 Prohibit IRS Financial Surveillance Act S. 3382 Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act S. 3409 A bill to require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio that is between 8 percent and 8.5 percent for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, and for other purposes. S. 3441 CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act S. 3715 E-Sign Modernization Act S. 3745 TAILOR Act S. 3954 Ban CBDC S. 4004 Small LENDER Act S. 4356 Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act Bank Merger Policy Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Rules/Legislation, including Beneficial Ownership Issue Banking Services Fees Cannabis Banking Central Bank Digital Currency Climate Risk Disclosure Requirements Climate-Related Financial Regulation Community Bank Access to Capital Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Appropriations Community Reinvestment Act Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, report of financial services in rural America Credit Reporting Credit Union Acquisitions of Community Banks Credit Union Business Lending Powers Credit Union Cybersecurity Requirements Credit Union Field of Membership Rules Credit Union Growth/Powers/Abusive Behavior Credit Union Supplemental Capital Cryptocurrency Customer Data Access, Implementation of Dodd Frank Act Section 1033 Cybersecurity Data Security, Breaches and Privacy De Novo Bank Formation Dodd Frank Act 1071- Small Business Loan Data Collection Digital Assets Regulation Durbin Amendment on Interchange; Extension to Credit Cards Emergency Capital Investment Program Expanding Opportunity for Minority Depository Institutions Act (draft) Faster/Instant Payments FDIC Premium Increases FDIC Supervisory Appeals Review Committee and Policy Federal Reserve Accounts for Consumers Financial Data Privacy Discussion Draft Financial Inclusion Fintech Regulatory Requirements Fintech/Banking Relationships Flood Insurance Reauthorization Industrial Loan Corporation Loophole Reforms/ Rakuten (ILC) et al, Deposit Insurance Applications Interchange Interest Rate Caps IRS Reporting of Financial Account Inflows/Outflows Minority Depository Institutions Issues OCC Proposed Payments Charter Overdraft Fees Overdraft Protection Patent Reform Legislation Postal Banking Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act (draft) SAFE Banking Act, support for inclusion in America COMPETES Act Conference SBA 7(a) Loan Program Funding and Terms SBA Direct 7(a) Direct Lending Secure Notarization Small Business Loan Data Collection--CFPB Implementation of Dodd-Frank Act Section 1071 Stablecoins Stablecoin Innovation and Protection Act of 2022 (draft) Stablecoin TRUST Act (draft) H.R. 4590 - Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act H. R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Build Back Better) H.R. 6889 - The Credit Union Board Modernization Act H.R. 8443, Making the CFPB Accountable Act H.R. 8833, the Making Communities Stronger Through the Community Reinvestment Act H.R. 8874, Credit Card Competition Act H.R. 8950, the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022 S. 4522 - Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act S. 4674, Credit Card Competition Act S. 4831 No CBDC Act Amendments 69 and 70 to FY2023 FSGG Appropriations Bill (Postal banking) BankOn accounts Community Banks on Military Bases FDIC Deposit Insurance Assessments National Defense Authorization Act, opposition to inclusion of Credit Card Competition Act as an Amendment National Defense Authorization Act, report language on financial institution leases on military bases P2P Payment Applications Fraud Stablecoin Legislation - Waters-McHenry Discussion Draft Unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices (UDAAP)
Client expense: $718,825 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
Dual class stock reform, Stablecoin reform, Prospective crypto currency legislation, implementation of banker pay reform (DF section 956), Accountable Capitalism Act, Consumer financial protections, HR 4277-Overdraft protection act, HR-2668 Expanding/restoring FTC authority, Community Reinvestment Act improvements.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2022 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Financial Services General Government Appropriations (H.R.8254/S.4685) Overdraft Protection Act (H.R.4277) Stop Overdraft Protection Act (S.2677)
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Financial Technology ("Fintech") Reg BI SEC fiduciary rule Small Business Lending Discrimination HR 4277 Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 HR 2572 Stop Debt Collection Abuse Act Crypto Regulatory Legislation (CFTC) Crypto Regulatory Legislation (Stablecoins) Crypto Regulatory Legislation (President's EO) Big Tech Crypto/Blockchain investments digital assets regulation digital assets regulation Multilingual Financial Literacy Act language access and private equity in the housing market (questions for FHFA oversight hearing) Payday Lending and 36% rate cap Rent-a-Bank/ Payday Loans Consumer Advocate meeting w/ CFPB (overdraft) Proprietary Education Oversight Coordination Improvement Act CFPB Proposed Updates to section 1071
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Banking
CBAI 2022 Federal Policy Priorities - Community Bank Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 has focused community bank efforts on helping their individual and small business customers and their communities weather the virus crisis and assist in the recovery effort. Community banks stepped-up during the crisis despite the many challenges and frustrations they encountered. They should be commended for what they are doing, treated fairly and equally, encouraged to do more, and not penalized for successfully performing their essential function. Independent Community Bankers of Americas Legislative and Regulatory Agenda for the Second Session of the 117th Congress CBAI joins the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) in supporting a more efficient system of regulation, unbiased laws governing the financial sector, a safer and more secure business environment, and more efficient agricultural policies to support the nations economic growth and development in every corner of the country. Additional Meaningful Regulatory Relief for Community Banks Community bankers seek additional regulatory relief including on several fronts (i.e., BSA reform, CTRs, SARs, and the CBLR) to permit them to better serve their customers and communities while proudly fulfilling their reasonable responsibility to identify and report illicit actors. Community Bank Position on Credit Unions and Their Expanded Powers Credit unions have long-since strayed from their founding purpose of serving individuals of modest means and with a common bond. They blatantly abuse their competitive advantages and are virtually indistinguishable from tax-paying community banks. Credit union acquisitions of community banks is a recent and disturbing trend that negatively impacts all taxpayers. An exit fee should be imposed on these acquisitions. This escalation of credit unions abusing of their tax-exemption should prompt Congress to act now. This abuse is an existential threat to community banks and the communities they serve. Community Bank Position on the Farm Credit System and its Expanded Powers The Farm Credit System (FCS) has long-since strayed from its founding purposes, blatantly abusing its competitive advantages against community banks. The FCS is the only GSE that competes directly with community banks. This blatant and continuing discrimination against community banks must end and FCS competitive advantages must be reined-in, and the playing field leveled for community banks. Closing the Industrial Loan Company (ILC) Regulatory Loophole ILCs represent the unacceptable mixing of banking and commerce. They pose risks to the financial system, our economy and American taxpayers. ILCs are the functional equivalent of banks and should be properly regulated. The loophole permits their holding companies from being supervised and regulated by the Federal Reserve, and must be closed. Federal Reserves Role in Payments System Improvement (FedNow Service) A fast and secure payments system is the very foundation of financial services and economy and must be modernized. The payments system must not be monopolized by The Clearing House and its 25 large bank owners that endangered our financial system and the entire economy during the financial crisis. Community banks, small businesses and consumers must rely on the Federal Reserve to provide access to a safe and secure payments system. The Federal Reserve must be supported in its development of the FedNow Service to ensure that all participants have access to a real-time system on a fair and impartial basis. Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) The modernization of the CRA must enhance the ability of community banks to serve their communities and must not impose any additional regulatory burden. All financial service providers must be subject to the CRA to provide a complete picture of every financial institutions performance in serving their communities. A modernization of the CRA that does not encompass credit unions, Farm Credit System lenders and Fintechs (including the OCCs Special Purpose National Banks) will be a sham. All the banking regulators must cooperate on a joint final rule to modernize the CRA. Safe Harbor for Banking Cannabis-Related Businesses Without taking a position on the legalization of cannabis, a safe harbor from federal sanctions for financial institutions that choose to serve legally compliant cannabis-related business in states where cannabis is legal is a matter of public safety and should be permitted. De Novo Community Bank Formation, the Dual Banking System and Charter Choice Newly chartered (de novo) community banks are vitally important to maintaining a strong, growing, evolving and vibrant profession in the face of banking industry consolidation. Many new banks must be chartered each year to help maintain the vitality of the community banking profession. The dual banking system, where chartering and supervision is divided between the federal government and the states is important and must be maintained. Community banks should be able to choose the banking charter that best fits their unique business model. A banking system with multi-agency (state and federal) regulators and charter choice provides the necessary checks and balances as well as improved rulemaking on complex issues. Sound Principles for GSE Reform The seemingly endless and ongoing period of government ownership and control of Fannie and Freddie must come to an end. GSE reform remains critically important to the future of the housing market and the U.S. economy. Community banks depend on the GSE for direct access to the secondary market. The GSEs must provide a steady and reliable source of funding for home mortgage lending for lenders of all sizes and through all economic cycles. This is particularly critical to maintaining liquidity when the markets are experiencing financial stress. Federal Home Loan Banks Most community banks are members and shareholders of their regional Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). The FHLBs provide short-term liquidity, long-term funding, mortgage-related products, and other financial services in order to help their members provide affordable credit to the local communities they serve. The regional structure, special functions, and unique purpose of the FHLBs must be recognized and maintained by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). As the Administration and Congress consider reforming the housing finance system, care must be taken not to harm the FHLBs. They must remain healthy, stable, and reliable sources of funding for their members. Agriculture and Rural America A vibrant rural economy is vital to Americas prosperity. The multi-year Farm Bill provided a strong safety net for farmers and ranchers including adequate price-protection programs and enhanced USDA-guaranteed farm and business loan programs. These programs must be protected from cuts or any adverse changes that would discourage farmer and rancher participation or undermine private-sector delivery. Enhanced Data, Cyber and Payment Card Security (Data Security) Enhanced security standards should be enforced through a tiered system where the more restrictive rules and are imposed on the largest and most critical members of the financial system and economy where their lapses pose the greatest threat to the largest number of consumers. Core data security principals in standards enacted by legislation and regulations must include the complete cost of data breaches being borne by that party that caused the breach; all participants should be subject to verifiable Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act-like data security standards; and any new data security standard proposals should ensure that community banks are not overburdened with redundant standards. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Reform and Meaningful Exemptions for Community Banks Regulations promulgated by the CFPB must provide community banks with the flexibility to meet the needs of its customers and they must not be burdened with additional and unnecessary regulatory requirements that would prevent them from serving their customers and communities. A one-size-fits-all approach to CFPB regulations harms the successful community bank business model. In reforming the CFPB, the single Director governance should be replaced by a five-member board or commission; a broader definition of firms that grant credit should be subject to the CFPB rules, these firm should be robustly supervised and examined; and the focus of any enhanced regulation of financial products should be on the mega banks and financial firms, the unregulated shadow financial industry and emerging Fintech companies. The CFPB has the statutory authority under the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt any class of providers [community banks] or any products or services from the rules it writes, but to-date the Bureau has been far too reticent to do so. The effective use of this authority will ensure community banks continue to be a healthy alternative to large banks and non-banks for consumers seeking to use responsible financial service providers. Community Bank Positions on New and Emerging Issues - Leadership for Bank Regulatory Agencies (Administration, Congress, and the Agencies) Recent nominees have held extreme views on the banking system and financial services and their nominations have increasingly caused unproductive political wrangling. Nominees should be qualified, hold reasonable positions, be willing to work collegially and cooperatively with colleagues and counterparts, serve the best interests of the banking and financial system and economy, and clearly understand the vital importance of and support community banks. Fintechs and Innovation in Financial Services (Congress and the Agencies) Financial innovation presents community banks with challenges and opportunities which they are rising to meet. Policymakers should reasonably assist community banks to prepare for this new and evolving era, not pose any unreasonable requirements, and not give fintechs any competitive advantages over community banks by subjecting them to lesser regulatory requirements. Special Purpose National Banks (SPNBs) (OCC) SPNBs, raise many concerns. They cannot have the advantages of a bank charter with limited requirements, regulations, and liability. Digital Assets - Crypto Currency, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), and Stablecoins (Congress and the Agencies) The risks posed by digital assets are enormous, as well as the consequences for monetary policy, our financial system, and the banking industry (i.e. disintermediation.). They also pose threats to the privacy and security of consumers and small business. Of great concern is that there is no single regulator responsible for this rapidly growing sector which combines elements of currency, payments, and investments, and there is insufficient transparency and lack of accountability in this ecosystem. Policymakers must cooperate and collaborate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive approach to ensure a consistent Federal regulatory framework that does not permit digital assets to threaten the essential and highly successful business model of regulated and responsible community banks. IRS Reporting Plan (Administration, Congress and Treasury) The various proposed IRS reporting requirements are unprecedented, misguided, raises serious concerns about government overreach, and is an invasion of their financial privacy. If implemented, they will damage the trusted and beneficial relationship between community banks and their customers. If the IRS wants to ensure greater compliance with tax laws, it can be accomplished by more appropriately using the existing tools and the wealth of information it currently possesses. SBA Direct Lending (Congress) Community banks and the SBA have a long, beneficial, and cooperative private sector/public sector relationship, where SBA does not compete with banks in lending to small businesses. Direct SBA lending would violate this tradition. Community banks are far superior in establishing and prudently underwriting commercial lending relationships. The SBA originating and disbursing 7(a) loans will put billions of taxpayer dollars at risk of loss. Financial Inclusion (Congress and the Agencies) CBAI supports government initiatives that educate consumers and encourage financial inclusion, but it is not the proper role of government to provide banking services direct to individuals either through the Federal Reserve, state-owned public banks, or the U.S. Postal Service. Providing banking services to individuals and businesses is the proper role of the private-sector banking system. Government can assist the private sector in financial inclusion efforts especially to low- and middle-income consumers, which are those most likely to be un- or underbanked. Postal Banking - Congress Postal banking is misguided and any entry of the USPS (Postal Service) into banking services is a significant government-sponsored, competitive threat to the viability of tax-paying community banks. Public Banking (Congress) Public banking (i.e., publicly-owned banks) is misguided and is a significant government-sponsored, competitive threat to the viability of tax-paying community banks. Current Expected Credit Loss Model (CECL) (FASB and the Agencies) Community bankers and Congress must continue to be vigilant to assure the CECL Model implementation provides a clear, practical, and easy-to-use methodologies for calculating expected losses which can be seamlessly incorporated into existing processes for community banks. Customer Data Sharing (CFPB) Community banks are financially sound and take great care in protecting consumer privacy. Non-bank entities must be held responsible for ensuring the safety of the customer information they are accessing and to be able to satisfy the liability for any financial harm which they cause community banks and their consumers. Small Business Data Collection (CFPB) Small business lending data clearly suggests fair lending is not a problem at community banks as they treat their customers honestly and fairly. The regulatory burden of these collection and reporting requirements fall disproportionately hard on community banks, and community banks should be provided with meaningful exemptions in this rulemaking. Nonsufficient Funds (Overdraft) Policies and Practices (OCC and the CFPB) CBAI does not support overdraft policies and practices that abuse consumers. Policymakers must accept that it is the consumers responsibility to always know their account balance and not write checks or initiate debit transactions that would overdraw their account. The cost for processing overdrafts may include including returning the item or paying the overdraft which creates the equivalent of an unauthorized, unsecured, and interest-free loan. Effectively managing risks associated with overdrafts is a safety and soundness regulatory requirement. Reporting Beneficial Ownership Information (FinCEN) Provisions in the NDAA in the 116th Congress shifted the burden of collecting and reporting beneficial ownership to FinCEN. This transfer must be accomplished expeditiously. Financial Transaction Tax (Congress) Tax laws should encourage and promote robust economic activity and a thriving community banking sector, not impose new bank-specific fees, punitive new levies, transaction taxes, limitations on the deductibility of expenses, revenue offsets or pay-fors that target the banking industry. Rather, there should be parity among all financial service providers; there should be tax incentives for community banks serving low- and moderate-income individuals, small businesses, and small farms; and there should be a tax credit equivalent to the cost of community bank compliance with BSA compliance. Climate Risks (Administration, Congress, and the Agencies) CBAI opposes any climate change regulations that will adversely impact community banks and their ability to support their customers and communities including setting hard lending concentration limits on lending to fossil fuel or other carbon-intensive industries, stress testing or scenario analysis based on adverse climate change assumptions, and capital requirements based on climate risks. Community bankers high-contact and relationship-based lending model together with the soon-to-be-implemented Current Expected Credit Loss model, will incorporating material risk assumptions in estimating loan losses - including climate risks. Additional separate climate risk stress testing, concentration limits, and capital requirements for community banks are duplicative and unnecessary. Bank Merger Activity (Congress and the Agencies) New bank merger legislation or regulation should not apply to community banks. Rather, policymakers should seriously consider the impact on our financial system, economy, and American taxpayers by allowing the nations mega banks, which are too big and unable to fail, to become even larger and more interconnected. Finally Address the Risks of Too-Big-To-Fail Banks and Financial Firms to Protect Our Financial System, the Economy, and American Taxpayers from Future Bailouts The financial crisis, taxpayer bail-outs, and subsequent recession was caused by the misconduct of the nations largest banks and financial firms. These megabanks have proven, at great cost to American taxpayers, that they cannot be effectively managed, supervised or disciplined. They are clearly too-big-to-change, too-big-to-fail and must be downsized. (House and Senate, FDIC, OCC) Legislation and Regulation - H.R. 1996 - The SAFE Banking Act in the Senate (all sections) which permits the banking of cannabis related businesses in states where it is legal (Senate) HR 4277 - the Overdraft Protection Act of 2021(all sections) which limits banks ability to charge overdraft fees (House) H.R. 5912 - Close the ILC Loophole Act (all sections) which is legislation to reform the regulation of industrial loan companies (ILCs) and their parent companies to provide for consolidated federal supervision (House) Letters - Comment Letter to the SEC regarding Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors - 87 Fed. Reg. 21,334 (April 11, 2022) (SEC) Comment Letter to the Federal Reserve, FDIC and the OCC regarding Joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comment on Community Reinvestment Act - Office of Comptroller of the Currency, Docker ID OCC-2022-0002 and RIN 1557-AF15; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, RIN 3064-AF81; Federal Reserve, Docket No. R-1769 and RIN 7100-AG-29 (Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC and House) Comment Letter to the Department of the Treasury regarding Request for Comments - Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets (Treasury) Comment Letter to the FDIC regarding Notice of Public Rulemaking - Assessments, Revised Deposit Insurance Assessment Rates - RIN 3064-AF83 (FDIC) Action Alerts - Action Alert regarding: FDICs Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Increase Deposit Insurance Assessments (FDIC) Miscellaneous - Debit Interchange (Reg II) regulations (Senate) Proposed stablecoin legislation (House) Check fraud and return items/recovery (Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC) Overdraft and NSF fees in general and particularly representment (Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of