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Shrimp Transparency Bill Signed Into Law
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 9 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:
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Shrimp Transparency Bill Signed into Law
Georgia Restaurants Now Required to Disclose If Shrimp Is Foreign
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Yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed HB 117 into law. The law amends Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of Georgia's state law to require food service establishments to disclose whether they are serving foreign imported shrimp. The new state law, in full, provides:
"All food service establishments in this state that serve foreign imported shrimp shall conspicuously
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NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 9 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:
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Shrimp Transparency Bill Signed into Law
Georgia Restaurants Now Required to Disclose If Shrimp Is Foreign
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Yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed HB 117 into law. The law amends Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of Georgia's state law to require food service establishments to disclose whether they are serving foreign imported shrimp. The new state law, in full, provides:
"All food service establishments in this state that serve foreign imported shrimp shall conspicuouslydisplay on their menus a disclosure by each menu item containing shrimp stating 'FOREIGN IMPORTED,' or on placards visible to the public 'FOREIGN IMPORTED SHRIMP.' This Code section shall not apply to a food service establishment operated by a state agency, as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-14."
With enactment, Georgia becomes the first state on the east coast of the United States to join Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas to adopt a law combatting misleading advertising of foreign, pond-raised shrimp that has devastated U.S. shrimping communities.
Existing Shrimp Transparency Laws
Because HB 117 has now become law, there are five states in the South Atlantic and Gulf of America regions that have moved to address misleading marketing of foreign, farm-raised shrimp in restaurants. These laws continue to be improved with experience, with the latest example being the enactment of HB 1466 in Mississippi that clarified and strengthened disclosure requirements and becomes effective in July 2026.
* Alabama (effective Oct. 2024): Requires all food service establishments to disclose whether seafood is imported or domestic and farm-raised or wild-caught.
* Louisiana (strengthened in Jan. 2025): Mandates explicit labeling and disclosure and prohibits misrepresentation of foreign seafood as domestic
* Mississippi (strengthened effective July 2026): Prohibits misrepresentation of imported seafood and crawfish as domestic and requires all seafood and crawfish to be labeled as imported or domestic or disclose country of origin
* Texas (effective Sept. 2025): Prohibits misrepresenting imported shrimp as "Texas," "Gulf" or "Domestic" shrimp, while requiring disclosure of imported shrimp
* Georgia (enacted May 2026): Requires food service establishments to provide notice if they are serving foreign imported shrimp.
South Carolina's HB 4248, which would require all sellers of shrimp in the state to disclose its country of origin, passed out of the House by a vote of 103 to 0 on April 14th, with an amended version limiting the disclosure requirement to sales of "raw" shrimp passed by the Senate by a vote of 42 to 0 later on April 30th.
"The enactment of HB 117 is a huge victory for Georgia shrimpers, who organized an effective grassroots campaign to ensure that consumers have the ability to choose U.S. wild-caught shrimp when they dine out," said Blake Price, Director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance.
Read the State of Georgia's Press Release, "Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Protecting Georgia Agriculture and Natural Resources" (May 6, 2026) here: https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-05-06/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-protecting-georgia-agriculture-and-natural
Review the text of Georgia's HB 117 here: https://shrimpalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HB-117-As-Signed-20252026-242391.pdf
Review the text of Mississippi's HB 1466 here: https://shrimpalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HB1466SG-1.pdf
Review the text of South Carolina's HB 4248 here: https://shrimpalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/South-Carolina-Bill-4248.pdf
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Original text here: https://shrimpalliance.com/shrimp-transparency-bill-signed-into-law/
[Category: Food/Beverage]
SMA Sounds Alarm on Excess Capacity in Section 301 Testimony
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Steel Manufacturers Association issued the following statement on May 7, 2026:
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SMA Sounds Alarm on Excess Capacity in Section 301 Testimony
SMA Executive Vice President Brandon Farris today issued the following statement:
"Utilizing Section 301 is an appropriate and necessary tool to confront the scourge of excess capacity, which threatens American jobs, undermines fair competition, and erodes our manufacturing base.
"The American steel industry has long been a target of structural excess capacity and overproduction in global manufacturing. Countries such as
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WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Steel Manufacturers Association issued the following statement on May 7, 2026:
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SMA Sounds Alarm on Excess Capacity in Section 301 Testimony
SMA Executive Vice President Brandon Farris today issued the following statement:
"Utilizing Section 301 is an appropriate and necessary tool to confront the scourge of excess capacity, which threatens American jobs, undermines fair competition, and erodes our manufacturing base.
"The American steel industry has long been a target of structural excess capacity and overproduction in global manufacturing. Countries such asChina continue to circumvent trade rules and target critical industries like steel. Steel is essential to both our economic and national security, and foreign producers routinely dump excess production into our market to distort competition and weaken our domestic industries.
"According to the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity, China-led global excess capacity exceeded 700 million tons annually last year which is more than eight times total U.S. steel production. This imbalance demands decisive action.
"USTR is right to utilize Section 301 to address these distortions. We cannot continue to allow excess capacity to undermine American manufacturing and weaken our nation."
Read full testimony here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:4f1a8c9a-9ec0-4c94-9eaa-7b5db8c00c87).
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Original text here: https://steelnet.org/sma-sounds-alarm-on-excess-capacity-in-section-301-testimony/
[Category: Steel]
Kalitta Air Pilots Receive $2 Million Grant for Contract Negotiations
MCLEAN, Virginia, May 9 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release:
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Kalitta Air Pilots Receive $2 Million Grant for Contract Negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Following a unanimous vote by the Executive Board of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), the Kalitta Air pilot group has received a $2 million grant from the union's Major Contingency Fund (MCF). The funds will support approximately 950 Kalitta Air pilots as they enter the final and most critical phase of negotiations for their second collective bargaining agreement with Kalitta Air
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MCLEAN, Virginia, May 9 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release:
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Kalitta Air Pilots Receive $2 Million Grant for Contract Negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Following a unanimous vote by the Executive Board of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), the Kalitta Air pilot group has received a $2 million grant from the union's Major Contingency Fund (MCF). The funds will support approximately 950 Kalitta Air pilots as they enter the final and most critical phase of negotiations for their second collective bargaining agreement with Kalitta Airmanagement.
"From day one, we have been working closely with ALPA National to secure the support and resources that our Negotiating Committee needs to finish this contract," said Capt. Jeremy Keyes, chair of the Kalitta Air ALPA Master Executive Council. "The unanimous approval of this grant demonstrates that the weight of the world's largest pilot union unequivocally supports our efforts toward a collective bargaining agreement that improves compensation, working conditions, and benefits for every Kalitta Air crewmember. We have momentum, we have support, and together, we will get Contract 2026 across the finish line."
The MCF grant carries no interest and is not a loan. Its primary purpose is to support pilots during collective bargaining. The Kalitta Air pilot group opened Section 6 negotiations in September 2023, 18 months ahead of the contract's amendable date. The Negotiating Committee has reached tentative agreements on 21 of 28 contract sections, with critical economic sections still under negotiation.
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Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines.
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Original text here: https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/05/kalitta-air-pilots-receive-2-million-grant-for-contract-negotiations
[Category: Transportation]
Journal of Emergency Nursing Examines Infection Control Barriers in ED
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, May 9 (TNSxrep) -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news:
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Journal of Emergency Nursing Examines Infection Control Barriers in ED
May issue highlights challenges ED staff face when dealing with infectious diseases
By Mike Tish
The May 2026 issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing features new research about the systemic, environmental and human factors that make it a challenge for emergency nurses and staff to stay safe from infectious diseases in the emergency department.
The study, "Beneath the Personal Protective Equipment: Perspectives
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SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, May 9 (TNSxrep) -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news:
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Journal of Emergency Nursing Examines Infection Control Barriers in ED
May issue highlights challenges ED staff face when dealing with infectious diseases
By Mike Tish
The May 2026 issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing features new research about the systemic, environmental and human factors that make it a challenge for emergency nurses and staff to stay safe from infectious diseases in the emergency department.
The study, "Beneath the Personal Protective Equipment: Perspectiveson Infection Prevention and Control from Emergency Department Health Care Personnel," highlights what JEN editor Anna Valdez, PhD, RN, PHN, CEN, CFRN, FAEN, FAADN, FADLN, called "a critical reality in emergency care."
"Nurses are consistently exposed to infectious diseases, yet practical barriers can limit the consistent use of personal protective equipment and make it more difficult to maintain infection prevention and control," Valdez said. "By identifying and addressing these challenges, we can better protect emergency nurses and the patients and communities they serve."
Researchers heard from front-line emergency nurses, who described how overcrowding and time constraints can make some actions, such as isolating infectious patients or properly disinfecting rooms, fall to the wayside. One provider said they felt forced to decide between "the lesser of two evils" when trying to maintain infection control in an overcrowded emergency department.
In addition to this study, other articles in the May issue include:
* "Nursing-Led Quality Improvement Project Achieves 30-Minute Door-to-Needle Time"
* "Recognition and Management of Pregnancy-Associated Venous Thromboembolism"
* "Reduction of Triage Nurse Fatigue Through the Implementation of an Evidence-Based Rotational Protocol"
Journal readers can earn continuing education credits for reading articles in each issue. Visit jenonline.org and click the "Claim CNE" link to access the exam.
The Journal of Emergency Nursing, ENA's peer-reviewed academic journal, is published six times a year with original research and updates from the emergency nursing specialty, while also covering practice and professional issues. ENA and Elsevier, the Journal's long-time publisher, announced in April 2026 plans to transition JEN to a fully digital publication, which will allow for continued expansion in the number and variety of highly impactful articles.
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The Emergency Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the global emergency nursing community. With 40,000 members worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines and guides emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of emergency care. Additional information is available at www.ena.org.
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Original text here: https://www.ena.org/news-publications/newsroom/journal-emergency-nursing-examines-infection-control-barriers-ed
[Category: Nursing]
Free Webinar on Steel Bridges And Maximizing Transportation Investment During United For Infrastructure Week
WASHINGTON, May 9 [Category: Steel] -- The American Iron and Steel Institute posted the following news release:
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Free Webinar on Steel Bridges And Maximizing Transportation Investment During United For Infrastructure Week
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Washington, D.C. - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA), and American Galvanizers Association (AGA) will host a free one-hour webinar, "How Steel Bridges Maximize Transportation Investment," on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to discuss how resilient design strategies can help maximize the impact of federal infrastructure
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WASHINGTON, May 9 [Category: Steel] -- The American Iron and Steel Institute posted the following news release:
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Free Webinar on Steel Bridges And Maximizing Transportation Investment During United For Infrastructure Week
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Washington, D.C. - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA), and American Galvanizers Association (AGA) will host a free one-hour webinar, "How Steel Bridges Maximize Transportation Investment," on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to discuss how resilient design strategies can help maximize the impact of federal infrastructureinvestment. The webinar is being held in conjunction with United for Infrastructure 2026, which is being observed May 18-22. Registration details are available here.
As the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act approaches expiration, maintaining a stable Highway Trust Fund will remain important to ensure continued investment in safe, reliable bridge infrastructure. This webinar will highlight how proven solutions in steel bridge design can support long-term performance and value. The session will begin with a brief discussion of key federal infrastructure policy considerations, including the importance of a stable Highway Trust Fund and the role of Buy America provisions in supporting domestically produced steel and a strong U.S. manufacturing base.
The webinar will be presented by Brett Smith, senior director of government relations at the American Iron and Steel Institute, Dr. Michael Barker, professor of civil and architectural engineering at the University of Wyoming and director of education for the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance and John Krzywicki, marketing director at the American Galvanizers Association.
Join us during Infrastructure Week for a practical discussion on how steel bridges, paired with effective protection systems, help extend service life and improve the overall return on transportation investment..
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Sarah Bryant Burns
202.452.7176 / sburns@steel.org
Dan Snyder
301.367.6179/ dsnyder@steel.org
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI's membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers, steel pipe and tube manufacturers, and steel processors and fabricators reflecting the production and distribution of both carbon and stainless steels which are critical to the everyday lives of all Americans -including national security, roads and bridges, buildings, the electrical grid, clean energy technologies and the automotive market. AISI also represents associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI's website at www.steel.org. Follow AISI on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (@AISISteel) or Instagram.
The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) is a group of bridge and buried soil steel structure industry leaders who have joined together to provide educational information on the design and construction of short span steel bridges in installations up to 140 feet in length. For more news or information, visit https://www.shortspansteelbridges.org/ or follow us on Twitter at @ShortSpanSteel or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShortSpanSteel/.
The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, fabricators, and after-fabrication hot-dip galvanizers throughout North America. Since 1933, the AGA has provided information on the most innovative applications and state-of-the-art technological developments in hot-dip galvanizing for corrosion control. The AGA maintains a large technical library, provides multimedia seminars and offers a technical support line to assist specifiers. Learn more at https://galvanizeit.org/.
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Original text here: https://www.buildusingsteel.org/2026/05/free-webinar-on-steel-bridges-and-maximizing-transportation-investment-during-united-for-infrastructure-week/
FTA Outlines Recommendations to Help Trump Accounts Achieve Intended Scale and Impact
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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FTA Outlines Recommendations to Help Trump Accounts Achieve Intended Scale and Impact
The Financial Technology Association (FTA) today submitted a comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury outlining recommendations to help Trump Accounts achieve their intended scale and impact by prioritizing competition, interoperability, and digital accessibility. The comments respond to proposed regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA),
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WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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FTA Outlines Recommendations to Help Trump Accounts Achieve Intended Scale and Impact
The Financial Technology Association (FTA) today submitted a comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury outlining recommendations to help Trump Accounts achieve their intended scale and impact by prioritizing competition, interoperability, and digital accessibility. The comments respond to proposed regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA),which establishes tax-advantaged savings accounts for American children.
"Trump Accounts are a historic opportunity to give every American child a jumpstart to financial security," said Penny Lee, FTA President and CEO. "Fintech companies are ready to be a key part of making that happen. They have the technology, the consumer relationships, and the compliance infrastructure to make these accounts work at scale. We look forward to working with Treasury and the IRS to build a framework that brings these accounts to families through the digital tools they use every day."
Eight in ten Americans already manage their money through a fintech app, whether it's a banking tool, payment platform, or investing service. These fintech tools have achieved mass adoption because consumers value the speed, transparency, and convenience they offer. Meeting Americans where they are - with the digital financial tools they use - will be key to ensuring that Trump Accounts can build a new generation of American savers.
FTA's comments outline five key recommendations to help achieve those goals and maximize the impact of Trump Accounts:
* Optimize origination, onboarding, and portability by authorizing qualified providers to originate accounts directly as allowed by the OBBBA, permitting zero-balance account openings, and allowing providers to easily initiate rollovers and enrollment on behalf of consumers.
* Standardize technical infrastructure by mandating the use of the Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACATS) for all trustee-to-trustee transfers and establishing a real-time API framework between authorized providers and government systems for essential program elements like eligibility verification and duplicate contribution prevention.
* Modernize trustee and fiduciary standards by transitioning to a digital, automated, nonbank trustee-approval process and confirming that providers can satisfy fiduciary obligations through qualified subcontractor partnerships for key functions such as custody and clearing.
* Ensure investment flexibility and cost transparency by confirming that low-cost ETFs and fractional shares qualify as eligible "Broad Index" investments and clarifying that the 0.1% expense cap applies to the underlying investment's expense ratio at the fund level -- not separate platform service fees.
* Guarantee inclusive access by providing explicit guidance on account management for children in non-traditional family structures, including those in foster care, and encouraging modern digital identity verification tools to reduce administrative barriers.
Read the full comment letter here (https://www.ftassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FTA-Comment-Letter-on-Trump-Accounts.pdf).
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ABOUT US
The Financial Technology Association (FTA) is a network of fintech industry leaders shaping the future of finance. We champion financial innovation and advocate for policies that expand competition, access, and opportunity.
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Original text here: https://www.ftassociation.org/fta-outlines-recommendations-to-help-trump-accounts-achieve-intended-scale-and-impact/
[Category: Financial Services]
Banking Trade Groups Urge Senate Banking Leaders to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Guardrails to Prevent Deposit Flight
WASHINGTON, May 9 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Bank Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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Banking Trade Groups Urge Senate Banking Leaders to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Guardrails to Prevent Deposit Flight
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Washington, D.C. - A coalition of financial trade associations representing banks of all sizes today urged Senate Banking Committee leaders to make important technical refinements to proposed payment stablecoin yield language in the CLARITY Act, warning that allowing interest-like yield on stablecoins could weaken bank deposits and reduce credit available to
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WASHINGTON, May 9 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Bank Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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Banking Trade Groups Urge Senate Banking Leaders to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Guardrails to Prevent Deposit Flight
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Washington, D.C. - A coalition of financial trade associations representing banks of all sizes today urged Senate Banking Committee leaders to make important technical refinements to proposed payment stablecoin yield language in the CLARITY Act, warning that allowing interest-like yield on stablecoins could weaken bank deposits and reduce credit available toconsumers, small businesses and farmers.
In a new letter to Chairman Tim Scott and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association, Financial Services Forum, Independent Community Bankers of America and National Bankers Association express appreciation for recent efforts to improve the legislation's Section 404 by Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks, while noting that additional changes are needed to ensure the bill clearly prohibits interest-like payments on stablecoins and avoids unintended loopholes. The groups said they remain committed to working with the Administration, Congress, regulators and other stakeholders to advance responsible innovation while safeguarding the strength of the U.S. financial system.
"Our concern is that payment stablecoin yield, or incentives that act like yield, can reduce U.S. deposits and, in turn, banks' capacity to extend credit across the country," the groups wrote.
The letter, which was also shared with other members of the Senate Banking Committee, emphasizes that deposits play a critical role in supporting lending and economic growth nationwide, and that ambiguities in the current language could incentivize customers to shift funds out of the banking system.
"Research indicates that deposit flight driven by the widespread adoption of yield-bearing stablecoins could reduce consumer, small business, and agricultural lending by one-fifth or more, highlighting the stakes involved in ensuring that the statutory framework is both precise and robust," the groups said.
The associations urged lawmakers to make targeted revisions to clarify the prohibition on interest and yield, eliminate provisions that could be used to circumvent congressional intent, and better align the bill's text with the goal of protecting consumers and financial stability.
"Our goal in offering these recommendations, which we believe are consistent with Senator Tillis and Senator Alsobrooks' critical policy goal of stopping deposit flight, is to ensure any final legislation signed into law ushers in a new financial market designed to fully accommodate digital assets and blockchain technologies, while also protecting the economic resilience of America's consumers, small businesses, and communities," the letter concludes.
Read the full letter.
About Bank Policy Institute
The Bank Policy Institute is a nonpartisan public policy, research and advocacy group that represents universal banks, regional banks and the major foreign banks doing business in the United States. The Institute produces academic research and analysis on regulatory and monetary policy topics, analyzes and comments on proposed regulations, and represents the financial services industry with respect to cybersecurity, fraud and other information security issues.
About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25.1 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million people, safeguard $19.7 trillion in deposits and extend $13.2 trillion in loans.
About Consumer Bankers Association
The Consumer Bankers Association represents America's leading retail banks. We promote policies to create a stronger industry and economy. Established in 1919, CBA's corporate member institutions account for 1.7 million jobs in America, extend roughly $4 trillion in consumer loans and provide $275 billion in small business loans annually. Follow us on X @consumerbankers.
About Financial Services Forum
The Financial Services Forum is an economic policy and advocacy organization whose members are the eight largest and most diversified financial institutions headquartered in the United States. Forum member institutions are a leading source of lending and investment in the United States and serve millions of consumers, businesses, investors, and communities throughout the country. The Forum promotes policies that support savings and investment, financial inclusion, deep and liquid capital markets, a competitive global marketplace, and a sound financial system.
About the Independent Community Bankers of America
The Independent Community Bankers of America(r) has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation's community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation. As local and trusted sources of credit, America's community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers' financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA's website at icba.org
About National Bankers Association
Founded in 1927, the National Bankers Association (NBA) is the premier trade association representing the nation's mission-driven banks. NBA's mission is to strengthen mission-driven banks through advocacy, research, partnerships, and innovation, ensuring that financial services are accessible, affordable, and inclusive for all. For more information visit nationalbankers.org
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Original text here: https://bpi.com/banking-trade-groups-urge-senate-banking-leaders-to-strengthen-stablecoin-yield-guardrails-to-prevent-deposit-flight/
