Fed Flags Potential Takeovers of Small Banks Like Grant County

2025-21626 — Regulatory Capital Rule: Modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies and Their Subsidiary Depository Institutions; Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt Requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies

Big U.S. banks that are super important to the economy are getting new rules to keep them safer and stronger. These changes tweak how much money they must keep on hand and how they handle long-term debt, helping prevent financial trouble. The new rules kick in soon and could affect how these banks manage billions in assets and debt.

2026-09890 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

If you want to buy or control shares in a bank or bank holding company, you need to tell the Federal Reserve first. They’re reviewing requests like the Mahar Family’s plan to keep control of their bank in North Dakota. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until June 2, 2026, to speak up—so don’t miss the deadline!

2026-09891 — Notice of Proposals To Engage in or To Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities

Some companies want to start or buy businesses that do activities related to banking but aren’t banks themselves. The Federal Reserve is letting the public know and asking for comments by June 2, 2026. This helps keep banking safe and fair while allowing new business moves across the U.S.

2026-09806 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

Some families and trusts want to buy more shares in a bank and its holding company in Kansas. The Federal Reserve is checking their applications and wants the public to share thoughts by June 1, 2026. This process helps keep bank ownership clear and fair, making sure big money moves get a thumbs-up before they happen.

2026-09390 — Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Bank companies want to grow by forming new groups, buying other banks, or merging with them. If you’re involved with these banks or just curious, you can share your thoughts by June 11, 2026. These moves could change who controls local banks and might affect money and services in your community.

2026-09389 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

If someone wants to buy a big chunk of a bank or a company that owns a bank, they have to tell the Federal Reserve first. People can check out these plans and share their thoughts by May 27, 2026. This keeps bank ownership clear and fair, making sure no surprises pop up with money or control changes.

Previous: 2026-09528 — 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form

The Department of State wants to keep using its application form for language service contractors, like translators and interpreters. They’re asking the public to comment on this form for 30 days to make sure it’s still useful and not too time-consuming. If you want to apply or have thoughts, you’ve got until June 12, 2026, to speak up—no extra costs, just your feedback!

Next: 2026-09530 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: E-Verify Program

The Department of Homeland Security is updating the E-Verify program’s information collection to make sure it’s clear and efficient for employers who use it to check if new hires can legally work in the U.S. They’re asking for public feedback over the next 60 days, until July 13, 2026. This update won’t add extra costs but aims to keep the process smooth and user-friendly.