Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2014

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 24

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 16, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2014 - Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to: (1) complete, within 12 months of enactment of this Act, the required audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve Board) and of the Federal Reserve Banks; and (2) submit to Congress, within 90 days of audit completion, a detailed report of audit findings and conclusions.

Repeals certain limitations placed upon such audit.

Repeals GAO authority to conduct audits of the Federal Reserve Board, a Federal Reserve Bank, or a credit facility pursuant to its determination that they are appropriate for specified assessments of a credit facility or a covered transaction.

Current Status of Bill HR 24

Bill HR 24 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2013. Bill HR 24 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2013.  Bill HR 24's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 18, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 24

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
228
Democrat Cosponsors
19
Republican Cosponsors
209
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 24

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

Accounting and auditingBank accounts, deposits, capitalCongressional oversightFederal Reserve SystemGovernment studies and investigationsHousing finance and home ownership

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 24

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2014Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2013Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2014Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2014To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes.
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