Other Notable Legislative Actions Last Week

Guarantee Banking Act (H.5538)– Last week, the House concurred in Senate amendments to a bill that would prohibit financial institutions from discriminating against individuals for their political or religious beliefs, or other economic activity. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

Buy American Iron and Steel Act (H.4709) – Last week, lawmakers adopted the conference report outlining requirements for public works projects to use domestically produced iron and steel. The bill includes many exceptions for increased costs and longer timelines and is headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature.