Chairman of the Federal Reserve
Executive orders directing the Chairman of the Federal Reserve · 6 in Search.
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Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets
This executive order establishes the first comprehensive federal framework for U.S. digital asset policy, directing agencies to study and report on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), consumer protections, financial stability risks, illicit finance, energy impacts, and international competitiveness. It mandates numerous interagency reports with deadlines ranging from 90 days to over a year, but does not itself create new regulations or a CBDC.
Promoting Competition in the American Economy
This executive order establishes a whole-of-government competition policy to combat excessive market concentration across the economy. It creates a White House Competition Council and directs dozens of specific actions by agencies including the FTC, DOJ, USDA, HHS, DOT, FCC, and others to address anti-competitive practices in labor markets, agriculture, healthcare, telecommunications, transportation, and technology.
Establishment of the Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud
This executive order establishes a Department of Justice Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud to coordinate investigation and prosecution of fraud against the government and public, replacing a similar Obama-era task force. It brings together senior DOJ officials and invites participation from numerous federal agencies to address financial crimes, cyber-fraud, and consumer protection.
Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 and Additional Sanctions With Respect to Iran
This executive order authorizes the Treasury and State Departments to implement sanctions against persons and entities supporting Iran's government, particularly those involved in human rights abuses, censorship, and petroleum trade. It blocks U.S.-controlled foreign entities from transactions with Iran that would be prohibited if done domestically, with a divestment deadline, and amends prior sanctions orders.
Authorizing the Imposition of Certain Sanctions With Respect to the Provision of Goods, Services, Technology, or Support for Iran's Energy and Petrochemical Sectors
This executive order authorizes sanctions against individuals and entities that provide goods, services, technology, or support above specified dollar thresholds to Iran's petroleum development or petrochemical production sectors. The sanctions include blocking property, financial restrictions, export denial, and government procurement bans, and took effect immediately on November 21, 2011.
Working Group on Financial Markets
This executive order creates a high-level interagency Working Group on Financial Markets, chaired by the Treasury Secretary and including the heads of the Federal Reserve, SEC, and CFTC. It tasks the group with reviewing the causes of the October 1987 stock market crash and recommending actions to enhance market integrity, efficiency, and investor confidence. The group must submit an initial report within 60 days and periodically thereafter.