Henry B. Steagall
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Henry Bascom Steagall (May 19, 1873 – November 22, 1943) was a United States representative from Alabama. He was chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency and in 1933, he co-sponsored the Glass–Steagall Act with Carter Glass, an act that introduced banking reforms and established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). With Senator Robert F. Wagner, he co-sponsored the Wagner-Steagall National Housing Act of September 1937 which created the United States Housing Authority.
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Henry B. Steagall | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1915 – November 22, 1943 | |
Preceded by | William O. Mulkey |
Succeeded by | George W. Andrews |
Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency | |
In office March 4, 1931 – November 22, 1943 | |
Preceded by | Louis T. McFadden |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Bascom Steagall (1873-05-19)May 19, 1873 Clopton, Alabama |
Died | November 22, 1943(1943-11-22) (aged 70) Washington, D.C. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
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