S. 1884 · 99th Congress · enacted
Farm Credit Amendments Act of 1985
Became Public Law No: 99-205.
Latest official action 1985-12-23 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Farm Credit System Restructuring and Regulatory Reform Act of 1985 - Title I: Purposes, Organization, and Powers - Amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to vest management of the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) in a Farm Credit Administration Board (replacing the Federal Farm Credit Board), to be headed by a Chairman. Sets forth related operating and administrative provisions. Establishes a Farm Credit Advisory Committee. Requires: (1) FCA examinations of Farm Credit System (FCS) institutions; and (2) each institution to make an annual report. Authorizes the FCA to publish reports of such examinations under specified circumstances. Title II: Regulatory Role of the Farm Credit Administration - Amends the Farm Credit Act to remove certain regulatory powers of the FCA regarding the establishment and regulation of Federal banks. Grants the FCA authority to establish minimum levels of capital for FCS institutions and see that such levels are maintained. Sets forth requirements for voluntary single district-wide association mergers. Allows the Chairman of the FCA to require bank mergers where such banks have failed to meet their outstanding obligations. Grants the Chairman the power to appoint a conservator or receiver for any institution of the FCS. Lists the grounds for such an appointment. Title III: Enforcement Powers and Procedures of the Farm Credit Administration - Amends the F…
Congressional Research Service · 1985-11-23
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