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Federal Reserve Financial Transparency: Impact on Consumer Protection Funding.

New rules aim to increase the transparency of the Federal Reserve's operations by stipulating that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection will not receive funds if Federal Reserve banks incur losses. This means that the funding for the consumer protection agency could depend on the Federal Reserve's financial performance, potentially affecting its ability to operate during economic downturns.
Key points
Funding for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) will be halted if Federal Reserve banks incur operating losses.
Federal Reserve's net earnings and total capital calculations must comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), enhancing financial transparency.
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Print number: 118_HR_5993
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Process start date: 2023-10-25