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A group of 120 House Democrats urged the Trump administration to protect the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, saying its work is vital in supporting families, businesses, and communities that rely on this source of economic empowerment.

ICBA called on the White House to harmonize the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to address ambiguities inhibiting AI adoption.

The OCC proposed rescinding its recovery planning guidelines for certain large banks.

With the ongoing government shutdown threatening to harm local economic growth, ICBA encouraged all sides to work together to reopen the government.

The Federal Reserve requested comment on proposals to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its annual stress test for large banks.

Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments for more than 75 million Americans will increase by 2.8% in 2026, according to the Social Security Administration. SSA said that, on average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 per month starting in January.

A group of 105 Republican senators and representatives strongly urged the Trump administration to continue carrying out the statutory obligations of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.

ICBA called on federal banking regulators in the Trump administration to continue advancing ICBA’s deregulatory recommendations via the latest Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review.

The Senate Banking Committee published public support from ICBA and other groups for a bill to raise currency transaction reporting and Suspicious Activity Reporting thresholds.

Two Democratic senators called on the FDIC to halt industrial loan company charter approvals until Congress passes a law defining ILCs as banks.

With lawmakers deliberating deposit insurance reform proposals, ICBA this week released recommended principles to inform the debate.

ICBA Education has announced preliminary dates for its 2026 certification institutes, seminars, and forums. While registration is not yet open, the schedule offers a first look at next year’s training opportunities.