Proposed Expansion of Federal Deposit Insurance for Transaction Acc…

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would change the maximum amount of money protected by the federal government in specific business-style checking accounts, potentially affecting the risk profile and insurance costs for banks, credit unions, and their depositors.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Depositors with noninterest-bearing transaction accounts

These individuals or entities may receive federal insurance coverage for their account balances up to $5 million.

Insured depository institutions with $10 billion or less in assets

These institutions are exempt from paying specific special assessments related to the new insurance coverage.

Global systemically important bank holding companies

These institutions are excluded from the new insurance coverage provisions for their transaction accounts.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This Senate amendment proposes increasing federal insurance coverage for s at banks and credit unions up to $5 million. It establishes a transition period for these accounts to be fully integrated into insurance fund calculations over 10 years and exempts smaller institutions from certain special assessments.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change apply to all bank accounts?

No, it specifically applies to 's,' which are accounts that do not pay interest and allow for frequent third-party payments.

Is my money automatically insured up to $5 million now?

Not yet. This is a proposed amendment to a bill. If passed, the FDIC and NCUA must first issue a final rule to set the specific limit, which will be between the current standard limit and $5 million.

Are all banks included in this new insurance coverage?

No. The amendment explicitly excludes accounts held at global systemically important bank holding companies and insured branches of foreign banks.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would change the maximum amount of money protected by the federal government in specific business-style checking accounts, potentially affecting the risk profile and insurance costs for banks, credit unions, and their depositors.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Federal Insurance

The amendment signals a potential shift toward higher federal insurance limits for business-related transaction accounts, moving away from the standard $250,000 cap.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation National Credit Union Administration

Connected Entities

organizationFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation“Responsible for insuring deposits and issuing rules.”Map →

personMs. Cortez Masto“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

organizationNational Credit Union Administration“Responsible for insuring credit union shares and issuing rules.”Map →

personMs. Alsobrooks“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Gallego“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Hagerty“Lead sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

personMrs. Hyde-Smith“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Proposed Expansion of Federal Deposit Insurance for Transaction Accounts