BillsHH.R. 5291

Merchant Banking Modernization Act

119th CongressIntroduced September 10, 2025Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]· TX-25
Stage
In committee
Latest action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
November 4, 2025

Summary

Merchant Banking Modernization Act This bill requires financial holding companies to be allowed to hold merchant banking investments for a minimum of 15 years.

Committees

  • PrimaryFinancial Services Committee

CRS subjects

Bank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationBusiness investment and capital

Action history

  1. September 10, 2025Introduced in House
  2. September 10, 2025Introduced in House
  3. September 10, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  4. September 16, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. September 16, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 17.
  6. November 4, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-368.
  7. November 4, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-368.
  8. November 4, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.

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