S5681119th CongressWALLET

A bill to provide for the protection of the duties of the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Sponsored By: Senator Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Introduced

Summary

Makes the FHFA Inspector General the independent decider of its office's expenses. The bill would add a new paragraph to Section 1316(a) of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 that specifically lists Inspector General expenses as to be determined by the Inspector General within the statute's framework.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

FHFA Inspector General Budget Independence

If enacted, this bill would require the expenses of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Inspector General to be determined independently by the Inspector General. It would add that requirement as a separate item in FHFA's statute. The bill does not set dollar amounts, make a new appropriation, or change reporting rules. The change would take effect upon enactment and would not directly change household taxes or benefits.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

NV • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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