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Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act

USA117th CongressHR-2543| House 
| Updated: 6/21/2022
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act This bill address access to financial services, diversity in various financial institutions and establishments, and other related issues. Access to credit, mortgages, and banking services are expanded, including by prohibiting discrimination with respect to credit transactions on the basis of an applicant's sexual orientation, gender identity, or location based on zip code or census tract; establishing language translation requirements for residential mortgage applications; and providing funding set-asides for minority lending institutions. The bill expands the support of, and access to, minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions and establishes an impact bank designation for small institutions that predominately lend to low-income borrowers. Further, the Federal Reserve Board must carry out its duties in a manner that supports the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit. Additionally, the bill requires financial institutions to report information relating to diversity policies and lending practices. Retail businesses must accept cash as a form of payment for sales in amounts less than $2,000 and are prohibited from charging cash-paying customers a higher price. Finally, the bill commissions various reports and studies, including a report from the Government Accountability Office on public housing for the homeless.

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Timeline
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 20, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23.
Jan 20, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
Jan 20, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-228.
Jun 13, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1170 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".
Jun 15, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1170. (consideration: CR H5556-5591; text: CR H5556-5567)
Jun 15, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".
Jun 15, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2543.
Jun 15, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.
Jun 15, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 15, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2.
Jun 15, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Al Green (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 15, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment No. 10.
Jun 15, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Posey demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 15, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Payne amendment No. 19.
Jun 15, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Payne amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 15, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 15, 2022
Mr. Hill moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H5589)
Jun 15, 2022
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 15, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 219 (Roll no. 274).
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Jun 15, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207 (Roll no. 275).
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Jun 15, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • April 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • April 20, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23.


  • January 20, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.


  • January 20, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-228.


  • June 13, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1170 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".


  • June 15, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1170. (consideration: CR H5556-5591; text: CR H5556-5567)


  • June 15, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".


  • June 15, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2543.


  • June 15, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.


  • June 15, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 15, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2.


  • June 15, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Al Green (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 15, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment No. 10.


  • June 15, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Posey demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 15, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Payne amendment No. 19.


  • June 15, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Payne amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 15, 2022
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • June 15, 2022
    Mr. Hill moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H5589)


  • June 15, 2022
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • June 15, 2022
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 219 (Roll no. 274).
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  • June 15, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207 (Roll no. 275).
    View Vote


  • June 15, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 21, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1443: LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
  • HR 117-3009: Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing Act of 2021
  • S 117-3441: CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022
  • HR 117-7953: Expanding Opportunity for MDIs Act
  • S 117-4879: Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act
  • HR 117-9607: To prohibit States, local governments, or State regulatory authorities from prohibiting a natural gas consumer from connecting or reconnecting to a gas utility for natural gas service, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-9643: Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act of 2022
  • S 117-1327: Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act
  • HR 117-6745: Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act
  • HR 117-8485: Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act
Banking and financial institutions regulationCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightConsumer creditCredit and credit marketsEconomic performance and conditionsFederal Reserve SystemLabor marketMinority employmentMonetary policyRacial and ethnic relationsUnemploymentWages and earnings

Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act

USA117th CongressHR-2543| House 
| Updated: 6/21/2022
Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act This bill address access to financial services, diversity in various financial institutions and establishments, and other related issues. Access to credit, mortgages, and banking services are expanded, including by prohibiting discrimination with respect to credit transactions on the basis of an applicant's sexual orientation, gender identity, or location based on zip code or census tract; establishing language translation requirements for residential mortgage applications; and providing funding set-asides for minority lending institutions. The bill expands the support of, and access to, minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions and establishes an impact bank designation for small institutions that predominately lend to low-income borrowers. Further, the Federal Reserve Board must carry out its duties in a manner that supports the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit. Additionally, the bill requires financial institutions to report information relating to diversity policies and lending practices. Retail businesses must accept cash as a form of payment for sales in amounts less than $2,000 and are prohibited from charging cash-paying customers a higher price. Finally, the bill commissions various reports and studies, including a report from the Government Accountability Office on public housing for the homeless.

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Timeline
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 20, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23.
Jan 20, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
Jan 20, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-228.
Jun 13, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1170 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".
Jun 15, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1170. (consideration: CR H5556-5591; text: CR H5556-5567)
Jun 15, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".
Jun 15, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2543.
Jun 15, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.
Jun 15, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 15, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2.
Jun 15, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Al Green (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 15, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment No. 10.
Jun 15, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Posey demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 15, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Payne amendment No. 19.
Jun 15, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Payne amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 15, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 15, 2022
Mr. Hill moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H5589)
Jun 15, 2022
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 15, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 219 (Roll no. 274).
View Vote
Jun 15, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207 (Roll no. 275).
View Vote
Jun 15, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • April 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • April 20, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23.


  • January 20, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.


  • January 20, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-228.


  • June 13, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1170 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".


  • June 15, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1170. (consideration: CR H5556-5591; text: CR H5556-5567)


  • June 15, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".


  • June 15, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2543.


  • June 15, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.


  • June 15, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 15, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2.


  • June 15, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Al Green (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 15, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment No. 10.


  • June 15, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Posey demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 15, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Payne amendment No. 19.


  • June 15, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Payne amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 15, 2022
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • June 15, 2022
    Mr. Hill moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H5589)


  • June 15, 2022
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • June 15, 2022
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 219 (Roll no. 274).
    View Vote


  • June 15, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207 (Roll no. 275).
    View Vote


  • June 15, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 21, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

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

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1443: LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
  • HR 117-3009: Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing Act of 2021
  • S 117-3441: CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022
  • HR 117-7953: Expanding Opportunity for MDIs Act
  • S 117-4879: Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act
  • HR 117-9607: To prohibit States, local governments, or State regulatory authorities from prohibiting a natural gas consumer from connecting or reconnecting to a gas utility for natural gas service, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-9643: Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act of 2022
  • S 117-1327: Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act
  • HR 117-6745: Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act
  • HR 117-8485: Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Banking and financial institutions regulationCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightConsumer creditCredit and credit marketsEconomic performance and conditionsFederal Reserve SystemLabor marketMinority employmentMonetary policyRacial and ethnic relationsUnemploymentWages and earnings