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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7775

Community Development Fund: New Oversight Rules

CDFI Fund Transparency Act

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Key Points

  • This bill, called the CDFI Fund Transparency Act, requires the Treasury Department to report to Congress every year on how it manages the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. This fund provides money and credit to neighborhoods that are often overlooked by traditional banks.
  • Under this plan, the Secretary of the Treasury or a chosen representative would have to testify before committees in the House and Senate. These meetings would focus on how the fund operated over the previous year, giving lawmakers a chance to review its performance and spending.
  • The main goal is to increase oversight of federal spending. By making these reports a yearly requirement, the bill aims to ensure that tax dollars meant for community development are being used effectively to help small businesses and residents in struggling areas.

Milestones

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Mar 3, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Mar 3, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

CDFI Fund Transparency Act

Bill NumberHR 7775
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Cosponsors

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