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Central Bank Digital Currency Study: Impact on Citizens and Economy

This act directs the Federal Reserve to conduct a study on the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The goal is to assess how such a currency would affect personal finances, data privacy, transaction security, and the stability of the banking system, so citizens can better understand potential changes in how they pay and manage money.
Key points
The Federal Reserve will study the impact of a digital currency on consumers and small businesses, including payment accessibility, security, and privacy.
The analysis will cover how a digital currency might change monetary policy, the effectiveness of economic sanctions, and the U.S. dollar's global standing.
The report will propose feasible digital currency models, considering fraud protection, transaction anonymity, and interoperability with existing payment systems.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2211
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Process start date: 2021-03-26