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3 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025.
S2817 · 119th Congress
Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025
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This story is about Kevin Warsh being accused of being Donald Trump's 'sock puppet' while facing questions at Senate confirmation hearings. This bill would restrict certain dual appointments and place language in law emphasizing Federal Reserve independence to reduce political influence.
If passed, it would:
- Limits dual appointments for Federal Reserve roles • Requires Congress-recorded statement emphasizing Fed independence.
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This story is about Kevin Warsh being accused of being Donald Trump's 'sock puppet' while facing questions at Senate confirmation hearings. The bill would express the House's formal affirmation of Federal Reserve and chair independence as a public congressional statement during the confirmation process.
If passed, it would
- Expresses House support for Fed and chair independence • Signals congressional position during a confirmation cycle.
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