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S. 2856 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006

S. 2856 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on May 18, 2006, sponsored by Mike Crapo. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
May 18, 2006
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Public law
Public Law 109-351

What it does

Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006 - Title I: Broker Relief - (Sec. 101) Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) to: (1) jointly adopt a single set of rules or regulations implementing statutory exceptions to the definition of "broker" within the context of specified banking activities; and…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Mike Crapo (R-ID)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 18, 2006
  • Passed the SenateMay 25, 2006
  • Passed the HouseSep 27, 2006
  • Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2006
  • Became lawOct 13, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-351. (Oct 13, 2006)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · Sep 27, 2006 · Passed
    417–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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