Posts - Bill - HR 5689 Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act
house 10/03/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that during a Federal Government shutdown, financial institutions actively support consumers and businesses by offering flexible credit options and protecting credit ratings from harm caused by the shutdown. Our goal is to provide clear guidance to banks so anyone affected can get help managing their financial challenges.
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HR 5689 - Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act
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right-leaning 10/03/2025
Handouts to cover government messes just encourage more shutdowns—stop enabling bad behavior.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
Helping workers dodge financial fallout from shutdowns? About time we put humanity before politics.
right-leaning 10/03/2025
More red tape for banks while shutdowns continue? This bill rewards government failure, not private responsibility.
moderate 10/03/2025
Smart move: support consumers without tipping the scales too far—balance is key in shutdown chaos.
moderate 10/03/2025
Not revolutionary, but making sure banks stay fair during shutdowns beats leaving folks in the lurch.
moderate 10/03/2025
Guidance instead of mandates—let’s see if gentle nudges can actually shield people from financial fallout.
right-leaning 10/03/2025
Looks like Congress wants to babysit the financial sector again instead of fixing the shutdown mess itself.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
This act says ‘we’ve got your back’ when Washington plays hardball with your paycheck.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
Finally, a bill that remembers people over profits—because government shutdowns shouldn’t bankrupt families.