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“House Committee Meetings” mentioning the Federal Reserve System was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D504-D505 on June 17, 2020.
The Federal Reserve is the US's central bank, expanding many times during great financial uncertainty and panic. It has faced numerous criticisms since its creation in 1913, such as making the Great Depression worse and for lacking transparency and audits.
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Committee Meetings
HEALTH CARE INEQUALITY: CONFRONTING RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITIES IN COVID-19 AND THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled ``Health Care Inequality: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 and the Health Care System''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
MONETARY POLICY AND THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY
Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled
``Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy''. Testimony was heard from Jerome H. Powell, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
DIVERSITY AND DIPLOMACY: WHY AN INCLUSIVE STATE DEPARTMENT WOULD STRENGTHEN U.S. FOREIGN POLICY
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Diversity and Diplomacy: Why an Inclusive State Department Would Strengthen U.S. Foreign Policy''. Testimony was heard from Jason Bair, Director, International Affairs and Trade Team, Government Accountability Office; and public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE
Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 7120, the ``Justice in Policing Act of 2020''. H.R. 7120 was ordered reported, as amended.
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM: LOAN FORGIVENESS AND OTHER CHALLENGES
Committee on Small Business: Full Committee held a hearing entitled
``Paycheck Protection Program: Loan Forgiveness and Other Challenges''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full Committee began a markup on H.R. 2, the ``INVEST in America Act''.
THE 2020 TRADE POLICY AGENDA
Committee on Ways and Means: Full Committee held a hearing entitled
``The 2020 Trade Policy Agenda''. Testimony was heard from Robert E. Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative, Office of the United States Trade Representative.
Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held.
