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Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-5270| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2025
Bill Huizenga

Bill Huizenga

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act" aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of the Federal Reserve's financial stress testing processes. It mandates the Federal Reserve Board to issue a rule within 90 days detailing all models, assumptions, and methodologies used to determine the stress capital buffer requirement for bank holding companies, with any changes requiring notice and comment rulemaking. The Board must also ensure there is no double-counting of capital requirements for the same risks. Additionally, the bill requires the Board to issue a rule establishing the specific scenarios for stress tests at least 30 days before they are conducted, starting in the first calendar year after enactment. A significant provision prohibits the Board from subjecting nonbank financial companies to climate-related stress tests under its existing authority. Finally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report to Congress every three years on the effectiveness of the Board's stress tests in evaluating the safety and soundness of nonbank financial institutions and the stability of the U.S. financial system.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8287
Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 16, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.
Sep 16, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 4, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318.
Nov 4, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-366.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8287
    Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • September 16, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.


  • September 16, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 4, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318.


  • November 4, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-366.

Finance and Financial Sector

Bank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationCongressional oversightFederal Reserve SystemFinancial crises and stabilizationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurement

Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-5270| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2025
The "Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act" aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of the Federal Reserve's financial stress testing processes. It mandates the Federal Reserve Board to issue a rule within 90 days detailing all models, assumptions, and methodologies used to determine the stress capital buffer requirement for bank holding companies, with any changes requiring notice and comment rulemaking. The Board must also ensure there is no double-counting of capital requirements for the same risks. Additionally, the bill requires the Board to issue a rule establishing the specific scenarios for stress tests at least 30 days before they are conducted, starting in the first calendar year after enactment. A significant provision prohibits the Board from subjecting nonbank financial companies to climate-related stress tests under its existing authority. Finally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report to Congress every three years on the effectiveness of the Board's stress tests in evaluating the safety and soundness of nonbank financial institutions and the stability of the U.S. financial system.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8287
Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 16, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.
Sep 16, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 4, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318.
Nov 4, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-366.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8287
    Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • September 16, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.


  • September 16, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 4, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318.


  • November 4, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-366.
Bill Huizenga

Bill Huizenga

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationCongressional oversightFederal Reserve SystemFinancial crises and stabilizationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurement