# 119-hres-677: Affirming the independence of the Federal Reserve System, its Chairman, and the Board of Governors.

119-hres-677, Affirming the independence of the Federal Reserve System, its Chairman, and the Board of Governors., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-677
- Congress: 119
- Title: Affirming the independence of the Federal Reserve System, its Chairman, and the Board of Governors.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 26
- Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

This resolution would affirm the **independence of the Federal Reserve** and defend the Fed's role in managing inflation, supporting maximum employment, and keeping the banking system safe. - Families and households: Backs Fed actions that aim to control inflation and support jobs, which affect household budgets and employment prospects. - Federal Reserve leaders: Expresses strong confidence in Chair Jerome Powell and the Board of Governors for data-driven, nonpartisan leadership. - Executive branch: Urges the President and executive officials to respect the Fed's statutory independence and refrain from rhetoric or actions that could intimidate or remove officials. - Markets and global confidence: Warns that attempts to override or remove Fed leaders would violate the Federal Reserve Act and could undermine confidence in the U.S. dollar and financial markets.

## Cosponsors (26)

- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] (D-LA), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23] (D-FL), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30] (D-CA), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3] (D-MN), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-677 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/677)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-12)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-677 (as of 2026-04-21).