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Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2817| Senate 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Ruben Gallego

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (8)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to strengthen the institutional integrity and independence of the Federal Reserve System by prohibiting dual appointments for its personnel. Congress believes that the Federal Reserve's credibility and effectiveness depend on its ability to operate independently of short-term political pressure, and that dual roles, especially those involving presidential appointments, raise legitimate concerns about conflicts of interest and undue influence, necessitating a clear separation between political actors and monetary policy decisions. The legislation amends the Federal Reserve Act to prevent members of the Board of Governors from simultaneously holding any other office, position, or employment for which they are appointed by the President, including under a leave of absence. This prohibition also extends to Federal Reserve Bank presidents, vice presidents, officers, and employees , as well as members of the Federal Reserve Bank Boards of Directors , ensuring they cannot hold another presidentially-appointed position concurrently. These comprehensive measures are designed to prevent potential conflicts and undue influence, thereby safeguarding the Federal Reserve's critical role in conducting monetary policy, supervising financial institutions, and supporting the payments system.
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Timeline
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5499
Introduced in House
  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5499
    Introduced in House

Finance and Financial Sector

Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2817| Senate 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This bill aims to strengthen the institutional integrity and independence of the Federal Reserve System by prohibiting dual appointments for its personnel. Congress believes that the Federal Reserve's credibility and effectiveness depend on its ability to operate independently of short-term political pressure, and that dual roles, especially those involving presidential appointments, raise legitimate concerns about conflicts of interest and undue influence, necessitating a clear separation between political actors and monetary policy decisions. The legislation amends the Federal Reserve Act to prevent members of the Board of Governors from simultaneously holding any other office, position, or employment for which they are appointed by the President, including under a leave of absence. This prohibition also extends to Federal Reserve Bank presidents, vice presidents, officers, and employees , as well as members of the Federal Reserve Bank Boards of Directors , ensuring they cannot hold another presidentially-appointed position concurrently. These comprehensive measures are designed to prevent potential conflicts and undue influence, thereby safeguarding the Federal Reserve's critical role in conducting monetary policy, supervising financial institutions, and supporting the payments system.
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Timeline
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5499
Introduced in House
  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5499
    Introduced in House
Ruben Gallego

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (8)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted