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HOUSE 2211117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Central Bank Digital Currency Study Act of 2021

Last Action
3/26/2021

Actions

  • 2021-03-26Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • 2021-03-26Introduced in House
  • 2021-03-26Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-26 (00)

Central Bank Digital Currency Study Act of 2021

This bill requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to report on the impacts of the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) on consumers, businesses, monetary policy, and the U.S. financial system. Several countries are currently developing CBDCs in response to the growth of privately issued digital currencies such as Bitcoin.

Cosponsors (1)

  • J. Hill (R-AR)

Subjects

  • Banking and financial institutions regulation
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Currency
  • Digital media
  • Federal Reserve System
  • Financial crises and stabilization
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government studies and investigations
  • International law and treaties
  • International monetary system and foreign exchange
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Monetary policy
  • Right of privacy
  • Sanctions
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