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Financial Transparency Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2989| House 
| Updated: 10/26/2021
Carolyn B. Maloney

Carolyn B. Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)

Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Financial Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires federal financial regulatory agencies to adopt specified data standards with respect to format, searchability, and transparency. The bill also decreases, beginning September 30, 2031, the cap on the surplus funds of the Federal Reserve banks. (Amounts exceeding this cap are deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.)

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4476
Financial Transparency Act of 2019
May 4, 2021
Introduced in House
May 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Oct 25, 2021
Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 25, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5840-5848)
Oct 25, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2989.
Oct 25, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 25, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5854-5855)
Oct 25, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 19 (Roll no. 333). (text: CR H5840-5846)
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Oct 25, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 26, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4476
    Financial Transparency Act of 2019


  • May 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.


  • October 25, 2021
    Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 25, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5840-5848)


  • October 25, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2989.


  • October 25, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • October 25, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5854-5855)


  • October 25, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 19 (Roll no. 333). (text: CR H5840-5846)
    View Vote


  • October 25, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 26, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBanking and financial institutions regulationCommodities marketsCommodity Futures Trading CommissionCongressional oversightConsumer Financial Protection BureauCorporate finance and managementDepartment of the TreasuryFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Federal Housing Finance AgencyFederal Reserve SystemFinancial services and investmentsGovernment information and archivesNational Credit Union AdministrationSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)State and local finance

Financial Transparency Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2989| House 
| Updated: 10/26/2021
Financial Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires federal financial regulatory agencies to adopt specified data standards with respect to format, searchability, and transparency. The bill also decreases, beginning September 30, 2031, the cap on the surplus funds of the Federal Reserve banks. (Amounts exceeding this cap are deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.)

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4476
Financial Transparency Act of 2019
May 4, 2021
Introduced in House
May 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Oct 25, 2021
Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 25, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5840-5848)
Oct 25, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2989.
Oct 25, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 25, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5854-5855)
Oct 25, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 19 (Roll no. 333). (text: CR H5840-5846)
View Vote
Oct 25, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 26, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4476
    Financial Transparency Act of 2019


  • May 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.


  • October 25, 2021
    Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 25, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5840-5848)


  • October 25, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2989.


  • October 25, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • October 25, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5854-5855)


  • October 25, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 19 (Roll no. 333). (text: CR H5840-5846)
    View Vote


  • October 25, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 26, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Carolyn B. Maloney

Carolyn B. Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)

Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBanking and financial institutions regulationCommodities marketsCommodity Futures Trading CommissionCongressional oversightConsumer Financial Protection BureauCorporate finance and managementDepartment of the TreasuryFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Federal Housing Finance AgencyFederal Reserve SystemFinancial services and investmentsGovernment information and archivesNational Credit Union AdministrationSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)State and local finance