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Community Bank Representation Act

USA119th CongressHR-6554| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
Monica De La Cruz

Monica De La Cruz

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Community Bank Representation Act," aims to strengthen the representation and influence of community banks within the Federal Reserve System. It amends the Federal Reserve Act to assign specific, expanded responsibilities to the member of the Board of Governors who possesses primary experience working in or supervising community banks. The bill mandates that the Chairman select this member to develop policy recommendations for the Board concerning the supervision and regulation of banking organizations with less than $17 billion in total assets, and to oversee their supervision. To ensure accountability, the bill requires this community bank member, if not also the Vice Chairman for Supervision, to appear semi-annually before relevant congressional committees to report on their activities and plans regarding smaller institutions. An important provision also introduces an annual adjustment to the $17 billion asset threshold, based on increases in the nominal gross domestic product, to maintain its relevance over time. Furthermore, the bill mandates consultation between the Governor appointed to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and the community bank member on matters related to the supervision of these smaller banking organizations.

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Timeline
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Dec 16, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 22.
Feb 25, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.
Feb 25, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-533.
  • December 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • December 16, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 17, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 17, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 22.


  • February 25, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.


  • February 25, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-533.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6955: Main Street Capital Access Act
Advisory bodiesBank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsFederal Reserve System

Community Bank Representation Act

USA119th CongressHR-6554| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This legislation, known as the "Community Bank Representation Act," aims to strengthen the representation and influence of community banks within the Federal Reserve System. It amends the Federal Reserve Act to assign specific, expanded responsibilities to the member of the Board of Governors who possesses primary experience working in or supervising community banks. The bill mandates that the Chairman select this member to develop policy recommendations for the Board concerning the supervision and regulation of banking organizations with less than $17 billion in total assets, and to oversee their supervision. To ensure accountability, the bill requires this community bank member, if not also the Vice Chairman for Supervision, to appear semi-annually before relevant congressional committees to report on their activities and plans regarding smaller institutions. An important provision also introduces an annual adjustment to the $17 billion asset threshold, based on increases in the nominal gross domestic product, to maintain its relevance over time. Furthermore, the bill mandates consultation between the Governor appointed to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and the community bank member on matters related to the supervision of these smaller banking organizations.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Dec 16, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 22.
Feb 25, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.
Feb 25, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-533.
  • December 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • December 16, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 17, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 17, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 22.


  • February 25, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.


  • February 25, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-533.
Monica De La Cruz

Monica De La Cruz

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6955: Main Street Capital Access Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesBank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsFederal Reserve System