Election 2020

Bank trade groups urged to rethink political giving after Capitol riot

02/17/21

Election-reform advocates say the American Bankers Association and other organizations should take into account candidates’ commitment to democracy, not just their stances on issues, in directing donations.

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GOP adds three senators to Banking Committee

02/04/21

Steve Daines of Montana, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming are joining the panel for the 117th Congress.

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New Georgia senators to join Senate Banking Committee

02/02/21

Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, who won runoff elections to flip party control of the Senate, were assigned to sit on the panel for the 117th Congress.

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Banking groups suspend political donations after D.C. riot

01/11/21

Following similar decisions by big banks, the Consumer Bankers Association and Mortgage Bankers Association said they will halt all political contributions to elected officials as some lawmakers face harsh criticism for comments that incited the storming of the U.S. Capitol.

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Incoming Dem chair says banking panel will put 'workers' over Wall Street

01/07/21

Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio signaled a change in direction for the Banking Committee under Democratic control, on the same day he called for President Trump's ouster after the U.S. Capitol riot.

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Bank CEOs calls for violence to stop in D.C.

01/06/21

JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon and Citi's Michael Corbat condemned the actions of Trump supporters who stormed the halls of Congress Wednesday.

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Credit union-backed lawmakers among those contesting election

01/06/21

Several members of Congress challenging the result of the 2020 presidential contest received financial support from trade groups that could find themselves in hot water with some constituents.

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‘COVID, COVID, COVID’: Pandemic set to dominate ’21 banking agenda on Hill

01/04/21

The Georgia runoffs and resulting balance of power in Congress will help determine which bills on bankers’ wish list gain traction. But regardless, existing coronavirus relief such as the Paycheck Protection Program and a push for more economic aid will remain top of mind for lawmakers and the industry.

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Biden team likely will force banks to evaluate climate risks

12/17/20

Incoming administration officials, especially Treasury Secretary-designate Janet Yellen, are expected to push for stress tests, public disclosures and other requirements aimed at gauging banks' climate exposure and minimizing the threat of global warming to the financial system.

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Mnuchin rules out freeing Fannie-Freddie before Biden takes over

12/15/20

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has all but ruled out letting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac exit U.S. control before he steps down, leaving it to the Biden administration to decide the fates of the mortgage giants.

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