Exchange Stabilization Fund Transparency Act
Foreign Aid: New Oversight for Treasury Fund
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. The bill does not have a companion bill in the House of Representatives.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong bipartisan support from senior senators, but the executive branch often resists efforts to limit its control over financial emergency funds.
Key Points
- This bill creates new rules for a special Treasury Department account called the Exchange Stabilization Fund. Right now, the government can use this money to help foreign countries or fix currency problems without telling Congress first. The new law would require a 24-hour notice before any money is promised.
- The Treasury Department would have to give Congress a detailed report for every deal. This report must explain why the aid is good for the United States, how much money is involved, and when the money will be paid back. It also requires an assessment of the risks to American taxpayers if the foreign country cannot pay.
- Within one week of making a deal, Treasury officials would have to meet with lawmakers for a briefing. This ensures that Congress stays informed about major financial moves that could affect the global economy or the value of the dollar.
- The bill also looks at the past by requiring a report on all similar deals made over the last four years. This includes sharing copies of all written agreements with foreign governments. This helps lawmakers see how the money has been used recently and if those choices were effective.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Exchange Stabilization Fund Transparency Act
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