Legislation

Legislation is law which has been promulgated by a legislature or other governing body or the process of making it. Before an item of legislation becomes law it may be known as a bill, and may be broadly referred to as "legislation", while it remains under consideration to distinguish it from other business.

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House Votes to Cut Red Tape for Smaller Banks

House Votes to Cut Red Tape for Smaller Banks
House Votes to Cut Red Tape for Smaller Banks
May 13, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The House of Representatives passed bills Tuesday (May 12) that would tailor the supervisory requirements and reduce the frequency of examination for smaller financial institutions...

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Clarity Act Watch: Washington’s 72-Hour Crunch Before Thursday’s Crypto Markup
Clarity Act Watch: Washington’s 72-Hour Crunch Before Thursday’s Crypto Markup
May 12, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Washington’s crypto negotiations are entering a pivotal 72-hour stretch ahead of Thursday (May 14)’s Senate Banking Committee markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act....

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Colorado Governor Receives Bill to Outlaw Swipe Fees on Sales Tax
Colorado Governor Receives Bill to Outlaw Swipe Fees on Sales Tax
May 07, 2026  |  Credit Cards

If Colorado’s governor signs a bill that’s now on his desk, the state will prohibit payment card networks from charging an interchange fee, or “swipe...

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Lawmakers Recast Stablecoins as Payments Tools in CLARITY Act Compromise
Lawmakers Recast Stablecoins as Payments Tools in CLARITY Act Compromise
May 04, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The digital asset industry’s path toward federal oversight in the United States has, over time, taken on the defining features of the sector itself. Those...

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Federal Paper Checks Face Stricter Limits Under Treasury Plan
Federal Paper Checks Face Stricter Limits Under Treasury Plan
April 30, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is proposing regulatory changes that would significantly restrict the circumstances under which federal agencies can issue paper checks, pushing...

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Colorado Senate Advances Bill to Axe Swipe Fees on Taxes
Colorado Senate Advances Bill to Axe Swipe Fees on Taxes
April 28, 2026  |  Credit Cards

A Colorado bill that would prohibit payment card networks from charging an interchange fee on the sales tax portion of a debit card or credit...

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100-Plus Crypto Companies Urge Senate Movement on Clarity Act
100-Plus Crypto Companies Urge Senate Movement on Clarity Act
April 23, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Dozens of American cryptocurrency companies are reportedly calling on lawmakers to proceed on crypto legislation. In a letter to the leaders of the Senate Banking Committee,...

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Banking Associations Seek Pause in GENIUS Act Rulemaking Process
Banking Associations Seek Pause in GENIUS Act Rulemaking Process
April 22, 2026  |  Blockchain

Four banking associations are looking to pause the rulemaking process for the GENIUS Act until one of the relevant final rules has been issued. The American Bankers Association (ABA), Bank...

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