Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-06T08:15:42Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3812 Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/6/2023, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3812

Bill 118 hr 3812, also known as the Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2023, aims to make improvements to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC). The FSOC was established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in response to the 2008 financial crisis.

The bill seeks to enhance the transparency and accountability of the FSOC by requiring the council to hold public meetings and provide more detailed explanations for its decisions. It also aims to improve the process for designating nonbank financial companies as systemically important, which subjects them to increased regulatory oversight.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to strengthen the coordination between the FSOC and other regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Reserve and the Securities and Exchange Commission. It also calls for a review of the FSOC's operations and effectiveness to ensure that it is fulfilling its mandate to identify and address risks to the financial system. Overall, the Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2023 seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the FSOC in promoting financial stability and preventing another financial crisis.

Congressional Summary of HR 3812

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2023

The bill requires the Financial Stability Oversight Council, prior to determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Federal Reserve Board and therefore subject to certain prudential standards, to first determine that certain alternative actions would not mitigate the threat the company may pose to U.S. financial stability.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3812

Bill HR 3812 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2023. Bill HR 3812 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 5, 2023. Bill HR 3812's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of June 5, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3812

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Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3812

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2023

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.