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“House Committee Meetings” mentioning the Federal Reserve System was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D556-D557 on June 30, 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.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
Committee Meetings
HIGH ANXIETY AND STRESS: LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH DURING CRISIS
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled ``High Anxiety and Stress: Legislation to Improve Mental Health During Crisis''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
OVERSIGHT OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT'S AND FEDERAL RESERVE'S PANDEMIC RESPONSE
Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held a hearing entitled
``Oversight of the Treasury Department's and Federal Reserve's Pandemic Response''. Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Resolution, and Task Force on Financial Technology Resolution were approved. Testimony was heard from Steven Mnuchin, Secretary, Department of the Treasury; and Jerome Powell, Chair, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
CHINA'S MARITIME AMBITIONS
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation held a hearing entitled ``China's Maritime Ambitions''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
Joint Meetings
BUSINESS MEETING
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies: Committee ordered favorably reported the designation of Senator Blunt as Chairman, designation of the 2021 Inaugural site, approval of the 2021 Inaugural budget, and designation of official staff representatives.
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