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US S4464

US S4464
Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act


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Introduced
08/06/2020
In Committee
08/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Federal Reserve Board to carry out its duties in a manner that supports the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit. The board must report on disparities in labor force trends as well as on plans and activities of the board to minimize and eliminate these disparities.

AI Summary

This bill, the Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act, aims to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Federal Reserve Board to carry out its duties in a manner that supports the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit. The bill requires the Federal Reserve Board to report on disparities in labor force trends, as well as on its plans and activities to minimize and eliminate these disparities. Additionally, the bill modifies the goals of the Federal Reserve System to include the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 08/06/2020)

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