Entity: Federal Reserve

New Reports from Public Citizen Spotlight Problems in Fed’s Main Street Lending Program

March 31, 2021
March 27 marked one year since the passage of the CARES Act.

Yellen, Powell Testify About Covid-19 Stimulus, CARES Act on Capitol Hill

March 25, 2021
The hearings marked the first time Yellen, the former Fed chair, testified as Treasury secretary.

New Congressional Report, Hearings Focus on Shortcomings in Fed’s Pandemic Response

September 25, 2020
Secretary Mnuchin and Fed Chair Powell testify before Congress, and the coronavirus subcommittee finds major problems with the Fed’s corporate bond purchases.

Withheld Records Response from Federal Reserve Briefing Materials on Covid-19

September 21, 2020
The U.S. Federal Reserve said that it is withholding regarding responsive to American Oversight's request for briefing materials about the coronavirus outbreak.

Withheld Records Response from Federal Reserve Regarding Talking Points and Briefing Materials on Covid-19

September 21, 2020
The U.S. Federal Reserve said that it is withholding regarding responsive to American Oversight's request for talking points and briefing materials about the coronavirus outbreak.

Rejection from Fed Regarding BlackRock Contracts

July 8, 2020
The Federal Reserve rejected American Oversight's request for records regarding contracts with BlackRock to advise on purchasing corporate bonds. 

Letter to Congress Regarding Covid-19 Congressional Oversight Commission

July 1, 2020
Letter co-signed by American Oversight and a number of other organizations, calling on congressional leaders to quickly name a chair to the Covid-19 Congressional Oversight Commission, a commission established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to oversee how the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board manage coronavirus relief funds.

No Records Response from FED Regarding Communications with Banks

June 3, 2020
The Federal Reserve stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records reflecting communications with the banking industry during coronavirus outbreak.

No Records Response from FED Regarding Communications with Wall Street Executives

June 3, 2020
The Federal Reserve stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records reflecting communications with Wall Street executives during coronavirus outbreak.