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Financial Guidance Review Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4232

Bill 117 HR 4232, also known as the Financial Guidance Review Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a review process for financial guidance issued by federal agencies.

The bill aims to ensure that financial guidance provided by federal agencies is clear, consistent, and based on sound analysis. It also seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the development and issuance of financial guidance.

Under the Financial Guidance Review Act of 2021, federal agencies would be required to conduct periodic reviews of their financial guidance to ensure that it remains relevant and up-to-date. Agencies would also be required to provide opportunities for public input and feedback on their financial guidance. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for requesting and obtaining waivers from financial guidance requirements. It also requires agencies to consider the impact of their financial guidance on small businesses and other stakeholders. Overall, the Financial Guidance Review Act of 2021 aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of financial guidance issued by federal agencies, while also promoting transparency and accountability in the regulatory process.

Congressional Summary of HR 4232

Financial Guidance Review Act of 2021

This bill requires specified financial regulatory agencies to annually review guidance issued by the agency to identify whether any such guidance may reasonably be anticipated to have an annual economic effect greater than or equal to $100 million. If so, the agency must revoke this guidance and provide public notice of the revocation. The agency must also report the results to Congress upon completion of any such review.

Current Status of Bill HR 4232

Bill HR 4232 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2021. Bill HR 4232 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2021.  Bill HR 4232's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. as of July 28, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4232

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4232

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4232

To require financial regulatory agencies to annually review guidance issued, and for other purposes.
Financial Guidance Review Act of 2021
Financial Guidance Review Act of 2021

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