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BillHR 7987 · 119

CLIMB Act

Introduced
Mar 18, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a new framework for community lending and banking, although specific details are not provided. Requires financial institutions to comply with new regulations related to community investment.

Sponsored By

Guy Reschenthaler
Republican · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 18, 2026
  2. Mar 18, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

The bill affects community banks and financial institutions, which would need to comply with new regulations and potentially change their lending practices. It may also impact low-income communities and small businesses that rely on community banks for financial services.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (5)

2 more not shown here — see the full list on congress.gov.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
IntroducedMar 18, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.