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FDIC Board Accountability Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1409
Bill 118 hr 1409, also known as the FDIC Board Accountability Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors.
The bill aims to achieve this by requiring the FDIC Board to hold public meetings at least once every quarter. These meetings would be open to the public and would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to voice their concerns and ask questions about the FDIC's operations and decision-making processes.
Additionally, the bill would require the FDIC Board to publish detailed minutes of these meetings within 30 days, ensuring that the public has access to information about the Board's discussions and decisions in a timely manner. Furthermore, the bill would also require the FDIC Board to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the Board's activities and decisions over the past year. This report would provide Congress with insight into the FDIC's operations and help ensure that the Board is held accountable for its actions. Overall, the FDIC Board Accountability Act seeks to promote transparency and accountability within the FDIC Board of Directors, ultimately aiming to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the FDIC in its role of insuring deposits and maintaining stability in the banking system.
The bill aims to achieve this by requiring the FDIC Board to hold public meetings at least once every quarter. These meetings would be open to the public and would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to voice their concerns and ask questions about the FDIC's operations and decision-making processes.
Additionally, the bill would require the FDIC Board to publish detailed minutes of these meetings within 30 days, ensuring that the public has access to information about the Board's discussions and decisions in a timely manner. Furthermore, the bill would also require the FDIC Board to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the Board's activities and decisions over the past year. This report would provide Congress with insight into the FDIC's operations and help ensure that the Board is held accountable for its actions. Overall, the FDIC Board Accountability Act seeks to promote transparency and accountability within the FDIC Board of Directors, ultimately aiming to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the FDIC in its role of insuring deposits and maintaining stability in the banking system.
Congressional Summary of HR 1409
FDIC Board Accountability Act
This bill revises provisions related to the board of directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Specifically, the bill removes the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from the board as a voting member and requires the appointment of an individual with demonstrated primary experience working in or supervising small depository institutions. Further, the bill limits the term length of a board member to twelve years.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1409
Bill HR 1409 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1409 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1409's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of March 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1409
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1409
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1409
FDIC Board Accountability Act
FDIC Board Accountability Act
To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to revise the membership requirements for the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1409
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