Senate Bill 1327
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1327
Congress
117
Policy Area
Finance and Financial Sector
Finance and Financial Sector
Primary focus of measure is U.S. banking and financial institutions regulation; consumer credit; bankruptcy and debt collection; financial services and investments; insurance; securities; real estate transactions; currency. Measures concerning financial crimes may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement. Measures concerning business and corporate finance may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning international banking may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act
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.
April 22, 2021
04/22/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
04/22/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:12 PM