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- S.3709
S.3709: A bill to require a Government Accountability Office examination of transactions between large financial institutions and the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about finance and financial sector
- Introduced Dec. 21, 2012
- Latest Major Action Dec. 27, 2012
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Bill Summary
(Sec. 1) Directs the Comptroller General to study any bank holding company having more than $500 billion in consolidated assets (covered institution) with respect to: favorable pricing of its debt relative to its risk profile resulting from the perception it will receive federal support in the event of any financial stress; any favorable funding or economic treatment resulting from an increase in its credit rating as a result of express,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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| Dec. 21, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by David Vitter (R-La.) |