Federal Reserve Transparency Act: Full Audit and Public Report.
This act mandates a full audit of the Federal Reserve, meaning an independent body will examine its finances and operations. The audit results will be made public, increasing transparency and allowing citizens to better understand how the central bank operates and how its decisions impact the economy and their daily lives.
Key points
Independent Federal Reserve Audit: The U.S. Comptroller General will conduct a full audit of the Federal Reserve's finances and operations, including regional banks.
Public Audit Report: The audit findings will be submitted to Congress and made publicly available, enhancing transparency of the Federal Reserve's activities.
Increased Oversight of the Central Bank: The act removes previous limitations on auditing the Federal Reserve, aiming for greater accountability and oversight.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2327
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2025-07-17