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Immediate Access to Federal Government Check Funds

This bill aims to speed up access to money for citizens receiving checks from the federal government. Instead of waiting for funds to clear, they will be available immediately upon depositing the check into an account. This will simplify financial management and provide quicker access to entitled funds.
Key points
Funds from checks issued by the federal government will be available immediately upon deposit into a bank account.
This change applies to checks drawn on the U.S. Treasury, provided they are endorsed only by the person to whom they were issued.
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Print number: 117_HR_1497
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Process start date: 2021-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to require funds deposited by check from the Federal Government to be made available immediately.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1497.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funds from checks issued by the federal government will be available immediately upon deposit into a bank account.
  • This change applies to checks drawn on the U.S. Treasury, provided they are endorsed only by the person to whom they were issued.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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