FRSProposed Rule

Regulatory Publication and Review under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996

Finance & Banking

Summary

The Federal Reserve is proposing to review and potentially streamline the rules and paperwork requirements that banks must follow, as required by a 1996 law designed to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden. This could make it easier for banks to operate while still protecting consumers and the financial system.

Key Points

  • 1The Federal Reserve must regularly review existing regulations to identify rules that are outdated, duplicate, or overly burdensome for banks
  • 2This proposed rule is part of a federal law from 1996 aimed at cutting down on excessive paperwork and compliance costs in the banking industry
  • 3The public has until October 24, 2025 to submit comments on what rules should be reviewed or changed
  • 4The review could affect how banks report information to regulators and how they comply with consumer protection laws
  • 5Changes would only take effect after careful analysis of whether reducing regulations would harm consumer protections or financial stability

Key Dates

Published

July 25, 2025

Comment Deadline

October 24, 2025

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