S. 202 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011
S. 202 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 26, 2011, sponsored by Rand Paul with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 26, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 - Directs the Comptroller General to complete, before the end of 2012, an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and of the federal reserve banks, followed by a detailed report to Congress. Repeals specified limitations on such an audit.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rand Paul (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S282-283) (Jan 26, 2011)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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