HR. 9490In Committee

Bank Failure Accountability Act

What this bill does

Require large financial institutions to defer part of senior employees' pay for use toward civil or criminal fines imposed on the institution or its subsidiaries

Key points
  • Require deferred senior compensation
  • Allow deferred pay for fines

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-25 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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