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H.R. 4270

Introduced

Monetary Policy Transparency and Accountability Act of 2017

Introduced 11/7/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 500.

4/25/2018 • House

Summary

Monetary Policy Transparency and Accountability Act of 2017

This bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to require the Federal Open Market Committee to annually publish its monetary policy strategy. The strategy must include short-term interest-rate targets, open-market operations, and earnings on Federal Reserve bank balances. The Chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee is required to report on such strategy semiannually.

Reported to House without amendment • 4/25/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightFederal Reserve SystemGovernment information and archivesInterest, dividends, interest ratesMonetary policy

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (6)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

Republican • KY-6

Sponsored 11/7/2017

Cosponsors (5)

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Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

R-MO-2

Joined 1/11/2018

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Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2]

R-MI-2

Joined 1/11/2018

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Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4]

R-IN-4

Joined 1/11/2018

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Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9]

R-NC-9

Joined 1/22/2018

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Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]

R-NC-13

Joined 2/6/2018

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

November 7, 2017

Committee Review

November 7, 2017

Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade Prior to Referral.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House4/25/2018
Introduced in House11/7/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors5