HR-2543 : Still Just a Bill


Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act

This bill requires the Federal Reserve Board to carry out its duties in a manner that supports the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in employment, income, wealth, and access to affordable credit. The board must report on disparities in labor force trends as well as on plans and activities of the board to minimize and eliminate these disparities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-06-21IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2022-06-15FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-06-15VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207 (Roll no. 275).House floor actions
2022-06-15VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 219 (Roll no. 274).House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorMr. Hill moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H5589)House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Payne amendment No. 19.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment No. 10.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2543.House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorRule 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".House floor actions
2022-06-15FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1170. (consideration: CR H5556-5591; text: CR H5556-5567)House floor actions
2022-06-13FloorRules 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".House floor actions
2022-01-20CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.House floor actions
2022-01-20CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-228.House floor actions
2021-04-21CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 23.House committee actions
2021-04-21CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-04-20CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-04-14IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2021-04-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
Related Subjects
  • Banking and financial institutions regulation
  • Community life and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer credit
  • Credit and credit markets
  • Economic performance and conditions
  • Labor market
  • Minority employment
  • Monetary policy
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Unemployment
  • Wages and earnings
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Federal Reserve System