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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Referral of House Bills (May 21, 2026)
Record date · May 21, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document lists four House bills that were formally introduced and sent to Senate committees for review on May 21, 2026. These bills cover topics ranging from school policies on student gender identity to federal banking regulations.
This document marks the official movement of four specific bills into the Senate committee process, which is a required step before any of these proposals can be considered for a full Senate vote.
Who It Affects
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Public elementary and middle schools
Schools receiving federal funds would be required to implement new parental consent procedures for gender-related record changes under H.R. 2616.
Insured depository institutions
Banks and credit unions would be subject to updated regulations regarding deposit classification and new institution formation under H.R. 3234, H.R. 4544, and H.R. 5317.
Key Facts
- H.R. 2616 was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- H.R. 2616 requires schools receiving federal funds to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school forms or sex-based accommodations.
- H.R. 3234 was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- H.R. 3234 amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act regarding the classification of reciprocal deposits.
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- H.R. 4544 was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- H.R. 4544 directs federal banking agencies to promote the formation of new (de novo) regulated institutions.
- H.R. 5317 was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- H.R. 5317 amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act regarding the classification of custodial deposits for well-capitalized institutions.
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