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Making it Easier to Open New Banks and Credit Unions for Better Financial Access.

This law requires federal financial regulators to study and create a plan to simplify the process of establishing new banks and credit unions, particularly those serving minority groups or focused on community development. The goal is to increase the availability of banking and credit services, especially in areas currently lacking local branches. Citizens should benefit from greater choice and improved access to essential financial services.
Key points
Federal regulators must analyze the obstacles faced by groups trying to open new banks and credit unions.
Within 18 months, a public strategic plan must be developed to increase the number of new financial institutions, focusing on underserved geographic areas.
The public will be invited to provide comments and feedback to inform the study and the strategic plan.
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Print number: 118_S_2252
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2023-07-12