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October 19, 2021
Nacha and many Payment Associations provided comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) regarding the Federal Government Participation in the Automated Clearing House (“ACH”). The letter strongly supports the Fiscal Service’s proposal to adopt the majority of the amendments…
Government Relations News
October 5, 2021
The Senate confirmed Rohit Chopra as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a 50-48 party line vote last Thursday. Chopra, who has been serving at the Federal Trade Commission for the past three years, assisted Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in setting up the CFPB after it was…
Government Relations News
December 29, 2020
Updated December 30, 2020
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury have confirmed that 113 million economic impact payments (EIPs) by ACH are being processed this week, with an effective date of Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Under the Nacha Rules, RDFIs must make funds available by 9:00 a.m. (RDFI local time…
ACH, Advocacy, Direct Deposit, Direct Payment
November 9, 2020
Nacha’s Government Relations team has been closely monitoring U.S. election results over the past week. For a summary, read the RFA Election Analysis, prepared for Nacha by Rich, Feuer & Anderson.
Government Relations News
October 9, 2020
In a recent interview with PaymentsJournal, Nacha’s Jane Larimer discusses how the ACH Network delivered stimulus payments on time.
As part of the CARES Act, by the end of August, the government had distributed $270 billion in funds in stimulus payments. However…
ACH, Advocacy, Direct Deposit, Direct Payment
August 19, 2020
Federal Reserve Explores Digital Currencies
On Aug. 13, 2020, The Federal Reserve issued a press release highlighting the research and experimentation the central bank system has been conducting to enhance its understanding of digital currencies and their use by central banks. Additionally, as an…
Government Relations News
August 19, 2020
On Aug. 13, 2020, The Federal Reserve issued a press release highlighting the research and experimentation the central bank system has been conducting to enhance its understanding of digital currencies and their use by central banks. Additionally, as an effort to support the Federal Reserve Board’s…
Government Relations News
August 19, 2020
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued answers for several Frequently Asked Questions regarding compliance with the Payday Lending Rule. This is in addition to the agency’s previously issued resources, including a Small Entity Compliance Guide, to assist with industry…
Government Relations News
August 19, 2020
Despite Concerns Over Mail Delivery, Overwhelming Majority of Federal Government Payments Continue to be Made On Time
More than 97% of Recipients of Social Security and Veterans Benefits Rely on Direct Deposit
HERNDON, Va., August 19, 2020 – In recent days, significant concerns have been raised over the delivery of payments from the Social Security Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration…
ACH, Advocacy, Direct Deposit, Government Relations News
August 4, 2020
SBA Inspector General Reports ‘Widespread’ Fraud in Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
On July 28, 2020 the Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Small Business Administration issued a memo reporting findings of "widespread potential fraud" in the agency’s flagship Economic Injury…
Government Relations News