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Stress Test Improvement Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-4293| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2018
Lee M. Zeldin

Lee M. Zeldin

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
David Scott (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stress Test Improvement Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to modify testing requirements applicable to bank holding companies and certain nonbank financial companies, including by: (1) establishing limitations on Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review by the Federal Reserve Board, (2) reducing the frequency of stress testing from semiannual to annual, and (3) otherwise revising provisions related to stress testing. (Sec. 4) The bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to lower the maximum allowable amount of surplus funds of the Federal Reserve banks.

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Timeline
Nov 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Nov 15, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 15, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 21.
Mar 13, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.
Mar 13, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-593.
Mar 14, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 780 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The rule provides for H.R. 4061 and H.R. 4293 to be considered under closed rules.
Mar 15, 2018
Rule H. Res. 780 passed House.
Apr 11, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 780. (consideration: CR H3112-3119)
Apr 11, 2018
The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The rule provides for H.R. 4061 and H.R. 4293 to be considered under closed rules.
Apr 11, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4293.
Apr 11, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 11, 2018
Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H3118)
Apr 11, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maxine Waters motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to require stronger semi-annual stress tests for any global systemically important bank holding company or subsidiary that has engaged in a pattern of unsafe banking practices or any other violations related to consumer harm.
Apr 11, 2018
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Apr 11, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Maxine Waters motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Maxine Waters demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until later in the legislative day.
Apr 11, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3128-3129)
Apr 11, 2018
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 231 (Roll no. 136).
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Apr 11, 2018
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 174 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3112)
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Apr 11, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 12, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • November 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • November 15, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 15, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 21.


  • March 13, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.


  • March 13, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-593.


  • March 14, 2018
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 780 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The rule provides for H.R. 4061 and H.R. 4293 to be considered under closed rules.


  • March 15, 2018
    Rule H. Res. 780 passed House.


  • April 11, 2018
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 780. (consideration: CR H3112-3119)


  • April 11, 2018
    The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The rule provides for H.R. 4061 and H.R. 4293 to be considered under closed rules.


  • April 11, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4293.


  • April 11, 2018
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 11, 2018
    Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H3118)


  • April 11, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maxine Waters motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to require stronger semi-annual stress tests for any global systemically important bank holding company or subsidiary that has engaged in a pattern of unsafe banking practices or any other violations related to consumer harm.


  • April 11, 2018
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • April 11, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Maxine Waters motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Maxine Waters demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until later in the legislative day.


  • April 11, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3128-3129)


  • April 11, 2018
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 231 (Roll no. 136).
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  • April 11, 2018
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 174 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3112)
    View Vote


  • April 11, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 12, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-780: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4061) to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4293) to reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process, the Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test process, and for other purposes.
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationFederal Reserve SystemFinancial crises and stabilization

Stress Test Improvement Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-4293| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2018
Stress Test Improvement Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to modify testing requirements applicable to bank holding companies and certain nonbank financial companies, including by: (1) establishing limitations on Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review by the Federal Reserve Board, (2) reducing the frequency of stress testing from semiannual to annual, and (3) otherwise revising provisions related to stress testing. (Sec. 4) The bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to lower the maximum allowable amount of surplus funds of the Federal Reserve banks.

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Timeline
Nov 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Nov 15, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 15, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 21.
Mar 13, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.
Mar 13, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-593.
Mar 14, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 780 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The rule provides for H.R. 4061 and H.R. 4293 to be considered under closed rules.
Mar 15, 2018
Rule H. Res. 780 passed House.
Apr 11, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 780. (consideration: CR H3112-3119)
Apr 11, 2018
The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The rule provides for H.R. 4061 and H.R. 4293 to be considered under closed rules.
Apr 11, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4293.
Apr 11, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 11, 2018
Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H3118)
Apr 11, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maxine Waters motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to require stronger semi-annual stress tests for any global systemically important bank holding company or subsidiary that has engaged in a pattern of unsafe banking practices or any other violations related to consumer harm.
Apr 11, 2018
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Apr 11, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Maxine Waters motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Maxine Waters demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until later in the legislative day.
Apr 11, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3128-3129)
Apr 11, 2018
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 231 (Roll no. 136).
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Apr 11, 2018
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 174 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3112)
View Vote
Apr 11, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 12, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • November 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • November 15, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 15, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 21.


  • March 13, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.


  • March 13, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-593.


  • March 14, 2018
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 780 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The rule provides for H.R. 4061 and H.R. 4293 to be considered under closed rules.


  • March 15, 2018
    Rule H. Res. 780 passed House.


  • April 11, 2018
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 780. (consideration: CR H3112-3119)


  • April 11, 2018
    The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The rule provides for H.R. 4061 and H.R. 4293 to be considered under closed rules.


  • April 11, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4293.


  • April 11, 2018
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 11, 2018
    Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H3118)


  • April 11, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maxine Waters motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to require stronger semi-annual stress tests for any global systemically important bank holding company or subsidiary that has engaged in a pattern of unsafe banking practices or any other violations related to consumer harm.


  • April 11, 2018
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • April 11, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Maxine Waters motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Maxine Waters demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until later in the legislative day.


  • April 11, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3128-3129)


  • April 11, 2018
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 231 (Roll no. 136).
    View Vote


  • April 11, 2018
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 174 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3112)
    View Vote


  • April 11, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 12, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Lee M. Zeldin

Lee M. Zeldin

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
David Scott (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-780: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4061) to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4293) to reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process, the Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test process, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationFederal Reserve SystemFinancial crises and stabilization