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Climate Change Financial Risk Act: Protecting Economic Stability

This act requires the Federal Reserve to analyze how climate change could impact the nation's financial stability. It aims to help banks and other large financial companies better prepare for potential losses from extreme weather events or the transition to cleaner energy, ultimately protecting your savings and jobs.
Key points
The Federal Reserve will assess how floods, droughts, or hurricanes affect company and bank finances to prevent crises.
Large banks and financial firms will need to plan how to manage climate risks, increasing their security.
The act aims to protect the economy from unforeseen costs related to climate change, which could affect prices and service availability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1471
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2025-04-10