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HR7132Referred to Committee

Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-16
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Bill Foster
Bill Foster
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 97.6% (550 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/F000454

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (5)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Brad Sherman (D-CA-32)Original· 2026-01-16
  • Joyce Beatty (D-OH-3)Original· 2026-01-16
  • Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7)Original· 2026-01-16
  • Sean Casten (D-IL-6)Original· 2026-01-16
  • James A. Himes (D-CT-4)· 2026-02-03

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-01-16

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely strengthen how the government studies and monitors risks in the financial system to prevent another major crisis. It probably gives federal financial regulators more tools and funding to research emerging threats like new types of investments or banking practices that could destabilize the economy. Banks, investment firms, and everyday people who depend on a stable financial system would be affected by these enhanced oversight measures.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Finance and Financial Sector
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