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H.R.2543

H.R.2543: Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act

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About This Bill

Introduced April 14, 2021
Latest Major Action June 21, 2022
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Bill Sponsor

Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

5 (All Democrats)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - June 21, 2022
Engrossed in House - June 15, 2022
Reported in House - Jan. 20, 2022
Introduced in House - April 14, 2021

Bill Summary

Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act This bill address access to financial services, diversity in various financial institutions and establishments, and other related issues. Access to credit, mortgages, and banking services are expanded, including by prohibiting discrimination with respect to credit transactions on the basis of an applicant's sexual orientation, gender identity, or location based on zip...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
June 21, 2022	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
June 15, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 15, 2022	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207 (Roll no. 275).
June 15, 2022	On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 219 (Roll no. 274).
June 15, 2022	The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
June 15, 2022	Mr. Hill moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H5589)
June 15, 2022	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
June 15, 2022	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Payne amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
June 15, 2022	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Payne amendment No. 19.
June 15, 2022	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Posey demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
June 15, 2022	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment No. 10.
June 15, 2022	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Al Green (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
June 15, 2022	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2.
June 15, 2022	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McHenry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
June 15, 2022	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.
June 15, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2543.
June 15, 2022	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".
June 15, 2022	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1170. (consideration: CR H5556-5591; text: CR H5556-5567)
June 13, 2022	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1170 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".
Jan. 20, 2022	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
Jan. 20, 2022	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-228.
April 21, 2021	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23.
April 21, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 20, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 14, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
April 14, 2021	Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)

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