Bill · H.R. 24· House(119-HR-24)
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Massie
- Cosponsors
- - 46 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025," aims to increase oversight of the Federal Reserve. It requires the Comptroller General of the United States to perform a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks. This audit must be completed within 12 months of the Act's enactment. Following the audit, a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations must be submitted to Congress and made available to various leaders and members of Congress. The legislation also includes several technical and conforming amendments to existing laws.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires the Comptroller General to provide a detailed report of audit findings to Congress and its members.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill mandates a full audit of the Federal Reserve to increase oversight of its operations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight and Accountability: Under Section 2(a), the Comptroller General is required to complete a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks within 12 months. This provides a mechanism for a detailed review of the Federal Reserve's operations.
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Transparency of Findings: According to Section 2(b)(2), the audit report must include a detailed description of the findings and conclusions of the Comptroller General. This report is intended to be shared with Congress and made available to any Member of Congress who requests it, which could lead to better-informed legislative or administrative actions based on the Comptroller General's recommendations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- 2/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/9/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 38 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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