FDIC Board Changes: Enhanced Accountability and Banking Experience
This act revises the membership requirements for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors, aiming to enhance accountability and ensure more banking supervisory experience. Citizens can expect decisions regarding the safety of their deposits to be made by individuals with relevant qualifications and limited terms, which should strengthen the banking system's stability.
Key points
Four FDIC board members must be appointed by the President, with one required to have State bank supervisory experience and another with primary experience in or supervising depository institutions under $10 billion in assets.
The Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection will serve as a non-voting observer on the FDIC Board, potentially impacting transparency and coordination.
Term limits are introduced, allowing no more than two terms and a maximum of twelve years of total service for FDIC board members, preventing prolonged tenure.
Placed on Calendar
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3446
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
Process start date: 2025-05-15