HR.1207 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009

Economy Government

To amend title 31, United States Code, to reform the manner in which the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is audited by the Comptroller General of the United States and the manner in which such audits are reported, and for other purposes.

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Bill Status

  • Introduced
    Feb-26-2009
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
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Summary:

2/26/2009--Introduced.Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009 - Repeals the authority of the Comptroller General to carry out an onsite examination of an open insured bank or bank holding company only if the appropriate federal regulatory agency has consented in writing. (Retains the authority of the Comptroller General to audit a federal agency.) Directs the Comptroller General to complete, before the end of 2010, an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and of the federal reserve banks, followed by a detailed report to Congress.

Actions:

Sep 25 2009

Committee Hearings Held.

Feb 26 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E502)

Feb 26 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (E502)

Feb 26 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Rep. Ronald Paul (TX Republican)

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