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H.R. 4173:
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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2009-2010

To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes.

Overview

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Text:
Summary | Full Text
Status:
Occurred: IntroducedDec 2, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Amendments (23 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseDec 11, 2009
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote...
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President...
This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Jan 21, 2010 6:31AM]
Last Action:
Jan 20, 2010: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Other Titles:
-- Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Act of 2009
-- Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009
-- Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009
-- Credit Risk Retention Act of 2009
-- Dissolution Authority for Large, Interconnected Financial Companies Act of 2009
-- Federal Insurance Office Act of 2009
-- Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009
-- Investor Protection Act of 2009
-- Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009
-- Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2009
Related:
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Votes:
Dec 11, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 223 Ayes, 202 Nays, 9 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Question & Answer
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Dec 9, 2009 9:49 PM - Harman (CA) submitted 2 amendments to the bill, #238 and #239, to include depositors who lost funds just before the insurance limits were raised. Were these amendments passed? Thanks (francq@aol.com) - Answer it!
Dec 16, 2009 12:13 PM - Are pawnbrokers exempted from this legislation? - Answer it!

Sources of Influence

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Consumer Federation of America
American Association of Retired Persons
National Association of Federal Credit Unions

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