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Limiting Federal Reserve Investments and Increasing Financial Transparency.

This law imposes strict limits on the assets the Federal Reserve can purchase, banning the acquisition of mortgage-backed securities and long-term Treasury bonds. It also requires the Fed to report annually to Congress on how its actions affect the middle class and small business credit availability. These changes aim to increase transparency and restrict the Fed's intervention in financial markets.
Key points
The Federal Reserve is prohibited from purchasing mortgage-backed securities (MBS) or Treasury bonds with a maturity longer than three years.
The Fed must use standard accounting rules (GAAP) and market valuations, making its financial health easier for the public and Congress to assess.
New annual reports are required detailing the impact of Fed policies on the financial health of the middle class and small business lending.
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Print number: 118_S_2409
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-07-20