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FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Oversight Hearing: Treasury and Federal Reserve Pandemic Response

Original title: OVERSIGHT OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT'S AND FEDERAL RESERVE'S PANDEMIC RESPONSE

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal review of how federal agencies managed economic relief programs and pandemic-related financial interventions, which directly impacts the distribution of government aid and national economic stability.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Treasury Department

The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its pandemic-related financial programs.

Federal Reserve

The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its monetary policy and pandemic response measures.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Financial Services held a on December 1, 2021, to conduct of the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve regarding their ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The session featured testimony from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on December 1, 2021, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The hearing was designated as a hybrid session, allowing for both in-person and remote participation.
  • The session was scheduled to conclude at 12:15 p.m.
  • Members who were unable to ask questions during the September 30th hearing were granted priority for questioning.
  • The hearing focused on the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve's ongoing pandemic response, specifically mentioning the emergence of the Omicron variant.
  • The committee received prepared statements from both Secretary Yellen and Chair Powell.
  • Additional materials were submitted for the record, including written responses to questions from various Representatives and a letter from Representative Ted Budd to the Mayor of Charlotte, NC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to conduct of the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve regarding their actions and policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who testified at this hearing?
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell provided testimony.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal review of how federal agencies managed economic relief programs and pandemic-related financial interventions, which directly impacts the distribution of government aid and national economic stability.

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Follow-up from September Hearing

The hearing explicitly prioritized members who were unable to ask questions during the previous September 30th session, indicating a structured effort to ensure comprehensive oversight.

Connected Entities

personJerome H. PowellChair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve SystemMap →
organizationHouse Committee on Financial ServicesCongressional committee conducting the oversight hearingMap →
personJanet L. YellenSecretary of the U.S. Department of the TreasuryMap →
personMaxine WatersChairwoman of the House Committee on Financial ServicesMap →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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