United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2779 — To establish a separate Inspector General for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

Last action — Referred to House Financial Services

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to create an Inspector General for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Requires the President, within 60 days after enactment of this Act, to appoint a CFPB Inspector General.

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Action History

  1. Referred to House Financial Services

  2. Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform

  3. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2779 do?
Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to create an Inspector General for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Requires the President, within 60 days after enactment of this Act, to appoint a CFPB Inspector General.
Who sponsors HR 2779?
HR 2779 is sponsored by Jack Kingston (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2779?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2779?
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