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Financial Stability: New Rules for Setting Interest Rates

This bill requires the Federal Reserve to consider inflation, employment, and financial stability when setting interest rates. This means decisions about the cost of borrowing and saving will be made with a broader view of the economy, potentially impacting price stability and job availability for citizens.
Key points
The Federal Reserve must now consider financial stability, inflation, and employment when setting interest rates.
These changes could affect how quickly prices rise, how many people have jobs, and the overall safety of the banking system.
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Print number: 118_HR_1664
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Process start date: 2023-03-17