Henry B. Steagall

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.

Henry B. Steagall
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Alabama's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1915  November 22, 1943
Preceded byWilliam O. Mulkey
Succeeded byGeorge W. Andrews
Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency
In office
March 4, 1931  November 22, 1943
Preceded byLouis T. McFadden
Personal details
Born
Henry Bascom Steagall

(1873-05-19)May 19, 1873
Clopton, Alabama
DiedNovember 22, 1943(1943-11-22) (aged 70)
Washington, D.C.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
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