This bill improves how the Board processes applications from bank holding companies by setting clear timelines and requirements for communication.
Bank Failure Prevention Act of 2025This bill revises the Federal Reserve Board’s review process of merger and acquisition applications for bank holding companies. Specifically, the board must notify the applicant within a certain time period regarding whether the application is complete or if additional information is required. The board must grant or deny such an application no later than 90 days after submission, regardless of whether the application was deemed complete. (Currently, the board must grant or deny an application no later than 90 days after receipt of a complete application.) In addition, the board is prohibited from basing such application determinations on information provided by third parties.