; (B) any findings from the study conducted pursuant to paragraph (1); and (C) any legislative recommendations that the Federal banking regulators developed based on the study conducted pursuant to paragraph (1). (b) Strategic plan (1) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Federal banking regulators shall jointly submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and publish publically a strategic plan based on the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a) and designed to help proposed depository institutions (including proposed minority depository institutions) successfully apply for de novo depository institution charters in a manner that promotes increased availability of banking and financial services, safety and soundness, consumer protection, community reinvestment, financial stability, and a level playing field. (2) Contents of strategic plan The strategic plan described in paragraph (1) shall— (A) promote the chartering of de novo depository institutions, including— (i) proposed minority depository institutions; and (ii) proposed depository institutions that could be certified as community development financial institutions; and (B) describe actions the Federal banking regulators may take that would increase the number of depository institutions located in geographic areas where consumers lack access to a branch of a depository institution. (c) Public involvement When conducting the study and developing the strategic plan required by this Act, the Federal banking regulators shall invite comments and other feedback from the public to inform the study and strategic plan.