FDIC Board Approves Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework
Summary
The FDIC Board of Directors approved by notational vote the Final Regulatory Capital Rule: Revisions to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework. The vote was unanimous, with Chairman Hill, Director Gould, and Director Vought all voting in favor. The action was taken on April 23, 2026, with the result published on April 24, 2026. The Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework affects how community banks meet regulatory capital requirements.
“By notational vote, the Board approved the Final Regulatory Capital Rule: Revisions to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework.”
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The FDIC Board approved a final rule revising the Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework via notational vote on April 23, 2026. A notational vote is an action taken without a meeting, where Board members submit their vote or abstention in writing, and the vote of the majority constitutes the act of the Board.
Community banks subject to the CBLR framework should monitor for the full rule text and any implementation timeline. The revisions will affect how qualifying community banks calculate and maintain their leverage ratio under regulatory capital requirements.
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This was a notational vote.
By notational vote, the Board approved the Final Regulatory Capital Rule: Revisions to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework.
A notational vote is an action by the Board of Directors taken without a meeting. The Executive Secretary distributes written materials to all members of the Board. Board members then vote or indicate their abstention in writing. The vote of the majority of the members of the Board on each item of business is the act of the Board, provided that a majority of members then in office vote or indicate their abstention on such item(s).
The following items were notationally approved:
Final Regulatory Capital Rule: Revisions to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework
Votes
| Action | For | Against | Abstention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Regulatory Capital Rule: Revisions to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework | Chairman Hill |
Director Gould
Director Vought |
Last Updated: April 24, 2026
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