1-001 To provide for the establishment of Federal reserve banks, to furnish an
elastic currency, to afford means of rediscounting commercial paper, to establish
a more effective supervision of banking in the United States, and for other
purposes.
1. Short Title Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States
of America in Congress assembled, That the short title of this Act shall be
the "Federal Reserve Act." [12 USC 226. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-002 2. Definition of "Bank" Wherever the word "bank" is used in this Act, the word shall be held to include
State bank, banking association, and trust company, except where national
banks or Federal reserve banks are specifically referred to. [12 USC 221. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-003 3. Definitions of Other Terms The terms "national bank" and "national banking association" used in this
Act shall be held to be synonymous and interchangeable. The term "member bank"
shall be held to mean any national bank, State bank, or bank or trust company
which has become a member of one of the reserve banks created by this Act.
The term "board" shall be held to mean Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System; the term "district" shall be held to mean Federal reserve district;
the term "reserve bank" shall be held to mean Federal reserve bank; the term
"the continental United States" means the States of the United States and
the District of Columbia. 1-003.1 4. Definition of "Bonds and Notes of the United States" The terms "bonds and notes of the United States," "bonds and notes of the
Government of the United States," and "bonds or notes of the United States"
used in this Act shall be held to include certificates of indebtedness and
Treasury bills issued under section 3104 of title 31. [12 USC 221. As amended by acts of June 25, 1959 (73 Stat. 142) and Sept.
13, 1982 (96 Stat. 1058). For further definitions, see section 2 of Banking
Act of 1933, approved June 16, 1933. Section 203(a) of the Banking Act of
1935, approved Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 704), provided: "Hereafter the Federal
Reserve Board shall be known as the `Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System', and the governor and vice governor of the Federal Reserve Board shall
be known as the `chairman' and the `vice chairman', respectively, of the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System." Accordingly, the words "Federal
Reserve Board", "governor" and "vice governor", wherever they formerly appeared
in the Federal Reserve Act (or in other acts of Congress), have been changed
here to read "Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System", "chairman"
and "vice chairman", respectively, notwithstanding the fact that such change
has not been made by specific amendment of the law.]
1-004 1. Establishment of Reserve Cities and Districts As soon as practicable, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Agriculture
and the Comptroller of the Currency, acting as "The Reserve Bank Organization
Committee," shall designate not less than eight nor more than twelve cities
to be known as Federal reserve cities, and shall divide the continental United
States, excluding Alaska, into districts, each district to contain only one
of such Federal reserve cities. The determination of said organization committee
shall not be subject to review except by the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System when organized: Provided, That the districts shall be apportioned
with due regard to the convenience and customary course of business and shall
not necessarily be coterminous with any State or States. The districts thus
created may be readjusted and new districts may from time to time be created
by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, not to exceed twelve
in all. Such districts shall be known as Federal reserve districts and may
be designated by number. When the State of Alaska or Hawaii is hereafter admitted
to the Union the Federal Reserve districts shall be readjusted by the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in such manner as to include such
State. Every national bank in any State shall, upon commencing business or
within ninety days after admission into the Union of the State in which it
is located, become a member bank of the Federal Reserve System by subscribing
and paying for stock in the Federal Reserve bank of its district in accordance
with the provisions of this Act and shall thereupon be an insured bank under
the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, and failure to do so shall subject such
bank to the penalty provided by the sixth paragraph of this section. [Partly incorporated in 12 USC 222 and 223. As amended by acts of July 7,
1958 (72 Stat. 350); March 18, 1959 (73 Stat. 12).] 1-005 2. Powers of Organization Committee Said organization committee shall be authorized to employ counsel and expert
aid, to take testimony, to send for persons and papers, to administer oaths,
and to make such investigation as may be deemed necessary by the said committee
in determining the reserve districts and in designating the cities within
such districts where such Federal reserve banks shall be severally located.
The said committee shall supervise the organization in each of the cities
designated of a Federal reserve bank, which shall include in its title the
name of the city in which it is situated, as "Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago." [Omitted from U.S. Code except part of last sentence, which is incorporated
in 12 USC 225. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-006 3. Subscription to Stock by National Banks Under regulations to be prescribed by the organization committee, every national
banking association in the United States is hereby required, and every eligible
bank in the United States and every trust company within the District of Columbia,
is hereby authorized to signify in writing, within sixty days after the passage
of this Act, its acceptance of the terms and provisions hereof. When the organization
committee shall have designated the cities in which Federal reserve banks
are to be organized, and fixed the geographical limits of the Federal reserve
districts, every national banking association within that district shall be
required within thirty days after notice from the organization committee,
to subscribe to the capital stock of such Federal reserve bank in a sum equal
to six per centum of the paid-up capital stock and surplus of such bank, one-sixth
of the subscription to be payable on call of the organization committee or
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, one-sixth within
three months and one-sixth within six months thereafter, and the remainder
of the subscription, or any part thereof, shall be subject to call when deemed
necessary by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, said payments
to be in gold or gold certificates. [Partly incorporated in 12 USC 282. Part of original Federal Reserve Act;
not amended. For provisions concerning stock subscriptions by state banks
and trust companies, see section 9.] 1-007 4. Liability of Shareholders of Reserve Banks The shareholders of every Federal reserve bank shall be held individually
responsible, equally and ratably, and not one for another, for all contracts,
debts, and engagements of such bank to the extent of the amount of their subscriptions
to such stock at the par value thereof in addition to the amount subscribed,
whether such subscriptions have been paid up in whole or in part, under the
provisions of this Act. [12 USC 502. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-008 5. Failure of National Bank to Accept Terms of Act Any national bank failing to signify its acceptance of the terms of this
Act within sixty days aforesaid, shall cease to act as a reserve agent, upon
thirty days' notice, to be given within the discretion of the said organization
committee or of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-009 6. Penalty for Violation of Act by National Banks Should any national banking association in the United States now organized
fail within one year after the passage of this Act to become a member bank
or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this Act applicable thereto,
all of the rights, privileges, and franchises of such association granted
to it under the national-bank Act, or under the provisions of this Act, shall
be thereby forfeited. Any noncompliance with or violation of this Act shall,
however, be determined and adjudged by any court of the United States of competent
jurisdiction in a suit brought for that purpose in the district or territory
in which such bank is located, under direction of the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System, by the Comptroller of the Currency in his own
name before the association shall be declared dissolved. In cases of such
noncompliance or violation, other than the failure to become a member bank
under the provisions of this Act, every director who participated in or assented
to the same shall be held liable in his personal or individual capacity for
all damages which said bank, its shareholders, or any other person shall have
sustained in consequence of such violation. [12 USC 501a. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-010 7. Effect of Dissolution Such dissolution shall not take away or impair any remedy against such corporation,
its stockholders or officers, for any liability or penalty which shall have
been previously incurred. [12 USC 501a. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-011 8. Stock Offered to Public Should the subscriptions by banks to the stock of said Federal reserve banks
or any one or more of them be, in the judgment of the organization committee,
insufficient to provide the amount of capital required therefor, then and
in that event the said organization committee may, under conditions and regulations
to be prescribed by it, offer to public subscription at par such an amount
of stock in said Federal reserve banks, or any one or more of them, as said
committee shall determine, subject to the same conditions as to payment and
stock liability as provided for member banks. [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-012 9. Limitation on Amount to One Subscriber No individual, copartnership, or corporation other than a member bank of
its district shall be permitted to subscribe for or to hold at any time more
than $25,000 par value of stock in any Federal reserve bank. Such stock shall
be known as public stock and may be transferred on the books of the Federal
reserve bank by the chairman of the board of directors of such bank. [12 USC 283. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-013 10. Stock Allotted to United States Should the total subscriptions by banks and the public to the stock of said
Federal reserve banks, or any one or more of them, be, in the judgment of
the organization committee, insufficient to provide the amount of capital
required therefor, then and in that event the said organization committee
shall allot to the United States such an amount of said stock as said committee
shall determine. Said United States stock shall be paid for at par out of
any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and shall be held by
the Secretary of the Treasury and disposed of for the benefit of the United
States in such manner, at such times, and at such price, not less than par,
as the Secretary of the Treasury shall determine. [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.
In a communication from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
dated March 7, 1941, it was stated, "As originally enacted the Federal Reserve
Act provided for a Reserve Bank Organization Committee to have charge of the
initial steps in organizing the Federal Reserve System and this Committee
was authorized to allot Federal Reserve Bank stock to the United States in
the event that subscriptions to such stock by banks and by the public were
inadequate. However, subscriptions by member banks were adequate and there
was no necessity or authority for the allocation of any stock to the United
States. Accordingly, [this paragraph] is now of no practical effect and may
be regarded as obsolete."] 1-014 11. Voting Rights Stock not held by member banks shall not be entitled to voting power. [12 USC 285. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-015 12. Transfer of Stock The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is hereby empowered
to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing the transfers of said
stock. [12 USC 286. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-016 13. Minimum Capital; Status of Reserve Cities No Federal reserve bank shall commence business with a subscribed capital
less than $4,000,000. The organization of reserve districts and Federal reserve
cities shall not be construed as changing the present status of reserve cities,
except in so far as this Act changes the amount of reserves that may be carried
with approved reserve agents located therein. The organization committee shall
have power to appoint such assistants and incur such expenses in carrying
out the provisions of this Act as it shall deem necessary, and such expenses
shall be payable by the Treasurer of the United States upon voucher approved
by the Secretary of the Treasury, and the sum of $100,000, or so much thereof
as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated, for the payment of such expenses. [Last sentence of this paragraph is omitted from U.S. Code; rest of paragraph
is incorporated in 12 USC 224 and 281. Amended by act of July 28, 1959 (73
Stat. 264).]
1-017
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open
Market Committee shall maintain long run growth of the monetary and credit
aggregates commensurate with the economy's long run potential to increase
production, so as to promote effectively the goals of maximum employment,
stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates.
[12 USC 225a. As added by act of November 16, 1977 (91 Stat. 1387) and amended
by acts of October 27, 1978 (92 Stat. 1897); Aug. 23, 1988 (102 Stat. 1375);
and Dec. 27, 2000 (114 Stat. 3028).]
1-017.1
(a) Appearances before the Congress.
(1) The Chairman of the Board shall appear before the Congress at semi-annual
hearings, as specified in paragraph (2), regarding—
(A) the efforts, activities, objectives and plans of the Board and the Federal
Open Market Committee with respect to the conduct of monetary policy; and
(B) economic developments and prospects for the future described in the report
required in subsection (b).
(2) The Chairman of the Board shall appear—
(A) before the Committee on Banking and Financial Services of the House of
Representatives on or about February 20 of even numbered calendar years and
on or about July 20 of odd numbered calendar years;
(B) before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate
on or about July 20 of even numbered calendar years and on or about February
20 of odd numbered calendar years; and
(C) before either Committee referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B), upon
request, following the scheduled appearance of the Chairman before the other
Committee under subparagraph (A) or (B).
1-017.2
(b) Congressional report. The Board shall, concurrent with each semi-annual
hearing required by this section, submit a written report to the Committee
on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on
Banking and Financial Services of the House of Representatives, containing
a discussion of the conduct of monetary policy and economic developments and
prospects for the future, taking into account past and prospective developments
in employment, unemployment, production, investment, real income, productivity,
exchange rates, international trade and payments, and prices.
[12 USC 225b. As added by act of Dec. 27, 2000 (114 Stat. 3028).]
SECTION 3--Branch Offices 1-018 1. Establishment of Branches of Reserve Banks The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may permit or require
any Federal reserve bank to establish branch banks within the Federal reserve
district in which it is located or within the district of any Federal reserve
bank which may have been suspended. Such branches, subject to such rules and
regulations as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe,
shall be operated under the supervision of a board of directors to consist
of not more than seven nor less than three directors, of whom a majority of
one shall be appointed by the Federal reserve bank of the district, and the
remaining directors by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Directors of branch banks shall hold office during the pleasure of the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. [12 USC 521. As amended by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 232). ] 1-019 2. Discontinuance of Branches The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may at any time require
any Federal Reserve Bank to discontinue any branch of such Federal Reserve
Bank established under this section. The Federal Reserve Bank shall thereupon
proceed to wind up the business of such branch bank, subject to such rules
and regulations as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may
prescribe. [12 USC 521. As added by act of Feb. 25, 1927 (44 Stat. 1234). ] 1-020 3. Erection of Branch Buildings No Federal Reserve Bank shall have authority hereafter to enter into any
contract or contracts for the erection of any branch bank building of any
kind or character or to authorize the erection of any such building, except
with the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. [12 USC 521. As added by act of Aug. 31, 1962 (76 Stat. 418).] SECTION 4--Federal Reserve Banks 1-021 1. Organization of Reserve Banks When the organization committee shall have established Federal reserve districts
as provided in section two of this Act, a certificate shall be filed with
the Comptroller of the Currency showing the geographical limits of such districts
and the Federal reserve city designated in each of such districts. The Comptroller
of the Currency shall thereupon cause to be forwarded to each national bank
located in each district, and to such other banks declared to be eligible
by the organization committee which may apply therefor, an application blank
in form to be approved by the organization committee, which blank shall contain
a resolution to be adopted by the board of directors of each bank executing
such application, authorizing a subscription to the capital stock of the Federal
reserve bank organizing in that district in accordance with the provisions
of this Act. [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-022 2. Organization Certificate When the minimum amount of capital stock prescribed by this Act for the organization
of any Federal reserve bank shall have been subscribed and allotted, the organization
committee shall designate any five banks of those whose applications have
been received, to execute a certificate of organization, and thereupon the
banks so designated shall, under their seals, make an organization certificate
which shall specifically state the name of such Federal reserve bank, the
territorial extent of the district over which the operations of such Federal
reserve bank are to be carried on, the city and State in which said bank is
to be located, the amount of capital stock and the number of shares into which
the same is divided, the name and place of doing business of each bank executing
such certificate, and of all banks which have subscribed to the capital stock
of such Federal reserve bank and the number of shares, subscribed by each,
and the fact that the certificate is made to enable those banks executing
same, and all banks which have subscribed or may thereafter subscribe to the
capital stock of such Federal reserve bank, to avail themselves of the advantages
of this Act. [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-023 3. Acknowledgment and Filing The said organization certificate shall be acknowledged before a judge of
some court of record or notary public; and shall be, together with the acknowledgment
thereof, authenticated by the seal of such court, or notary, transmitted to
the Comptroller of the Currency, who shall file, record and carefully preserve
the same in his office. [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-024 4. General Corporate Powers Upon the filing of such certificate with the Comptroller of the Currency
as aforesaid, the said Federal reserve bank shall become a body corporate
and as such, and in the name designated in such organization certificate,
shall have power-- First. To adopt and use a corporate seal. Second. To have succession after the approval of this Act until dissolved
by Act of Congress or until forfeiture of franchise for violation of law. Third. To make contracts. Fourth. To sue and be sued, complain and defend, in any court of law or equity. Fifth. To appoint by its board of directors a president, vice presidents,
and such officers and employees as are not otherwise provided for in this
Act, to define their duties, require bonds for them and fix the penalty thereof,
and to dismiss at pleasure such officers or employees. The president shall
be the chief executive officer of the bank and shall be appointed by the board
of directors, with the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System, for a term of five years; and all other executive officers and all
employees of the bank shall be directly responsible to him. The first vice
president of the bank shall be appointed in the same manner and for the same
term as the president, and shall, in the absence or disability of the president
or during a vacancy in the office of the president, serve as chief executive
officer of the bank. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of the president
or the first vice president, it shall be filled in the manner provided for
original appointments; and the person so appointed shall hold office until
the expiration of the term of his predecessor. Sixth. To prescribe by its board of directors, by-laws not inconsistent with
law, regulating the manner in which its general business may be conducted,
and the privileges granted to it by law may be exercised and enjoyed. Seventh. To exercise by its board of directors, or duly authorized officers
or agents, all powers specifically granted by the provisions of this Act and
such incidental powers as shall be necessary to carry on the business of banking
within the limitations prescribed by this Act. Eighth. Upon deposit with the Treasurer of the United States of any bonds
of the United States in the manner provided by existing law relating to national
banks, to receive from the Secretary of the Treasury circulating notes in
blank, registered and countersigned as provided by law, equal in amount to
the par value of the bonds so deposited, such notes to be issued under the
same conditions and provisions of law as relate to the issue of circulating
notes of national banks secured by bonds of the United States bearing the
circulating privilege, except that the issue of such notes shall not be limited
to the capital stock of such Federal reserve bank. [12 USC 341. As amended by act of Feb. 25, 1927 (44 Stat. 1234), which amended
subparagraph "Second;" by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 703), which amended
subparagraph "Fifth" effective March 1, 1936; and by act of Sept. 23, 1994
(108 Stat. 2293), which amended subparagraph "Eighth." As to issuance of Federal
Reserve bank notes and redemption of bonds securing such notes, see section
18, and note to the first paragraph of that section.] 1-025 5. Authority to Commence Business But no Federal reserve bank shall transact any business except such as is
incidental and necessarily preliminary to its organization until it has been
authorized by the Comptroller of the Currency to commence business under the
provisions of this Act. [12 USC 341. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-026 6. Board of Directors Every Federal reserve bank shall be conducted under the supervision and control
of a board of directors. [12 USC 301. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-027 7. Duties of Directors Generally The board of directors shall perform the duties usually appertaining to the
office of directors of banking associations and all such duties as are prescribed
by law. [12 USC 301. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-028 8. Administration of Affairs; Extension of Credit Said board of directors shall administer the affairs of said bank fairly
and impartially and without discrimination in favor of or against any member
bank or banks and may, subject to the provisions of law and the orders of
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, extend to each member
bank such discounts, advancements, and accommodations as may be safely and
reasonably made with due regard for the claims and demands of other member
banks, the maintenance of sound credit conditions, and the accommodation of
commerce, industry, and agriculture. The Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System may prescribe regulations further defining within the limitations
of this Act the conditions under which discounts, advancements, and the accommodations
may be extended to member banks. Each Federal reserve bank shall keep itself
informed of the general character and amount of the loans and investments
of its member banks with a view to ascertaining whether undue use is being
made of bank credit for the speculative carrying of or trading in securities,
real estate, or commodities, or for any other purpose inconsistent with the
maintenance of sound credit conditions; and, in determining whether to grant
or refuse advances, rediscounts or other credit accommodations, the Federal
reserve bank shall give consideration to such information. The chairman of
the Federal reserve bank shall report to the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System any such undue use of bank credit by any member bank, together
with his recommendation. Whenever, in the judgment of the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, any member bank is making such undue use of
bank credit, the Board may, in its discretion, after reasonable notice and
an opportunity for a hearing, suspend such bank from the use of the credit
facilities of the Federal Reserve System and may terminate such suspension
or may renew it from time to time. [12 USC 301. As amended by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 163). ] 1-029 9. Number and Classes of Directors Such board of directors shall be selected as hereinafter specified and shall
consist of nine members, holding office for three years, and divided into
three classes, designated as classes A, B, and C. [12 USC 302. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-030 10. Class A Directors Class A shall consist of three members, without discrimination on the basis
of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin, who shall be chosen by and
be representative of the stockholding banks. [12 USC 302. As amended by act of Nov. 16, 1977 (91 Stat. 1387). ] 1-031 11. Class B Directors Class B shall consist of three members, who shall represent the public and
shall be elected without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color,
sex, or national origin, and with due but not exclusive consideration to the
interests of agriculture, commerce, industry, services, labor, and consumers. [12 USC 302. As amended by act of Nov. 16, 1977 (91 Stat. 1388). ] 1-032 12. Class C Directors Class C shall consist of three members who shall be designated by the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. They shall be elected to represent
the public, without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex,
or national origin, and with due but not exclusive consideration to the interests
of agriculture, commerce, industry, services, labor and consumers. When the
necessary subscriptions to the capital stock have been obtained for the organization
of any Federal reserve bank, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System shall appoint the class C directors and shall designate one of such
directors as chairman of the board to be selected. Pending the designation
of such chairman, the organization committee shall exercise the powers and
duties appertaining to the office of chairman in the organization of such
Federal reserve bank. [12 USC 302. As amended by act of Nov. 16, 1977 (91 Stat. 1388). ] 1-033 13. Senator or Representative Ineligible No Senator or Representative in Congress shall be a member of the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System or an officer or a director of a Federal
reserve bank. [12 USC 303. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-034 14. Class B Directors as Employees of Banks No director of class B shall be an officer, director, or employee of any
bank. [12 USC 303. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-035 15. Class C Directors as Employees or Stockholders of Banks No director of class C shall be an officer, director, employee, or stockholder
of any bank. [12 USC 303. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-036 16. Nomination and Election of Class A and B Directors Directors of class A and class B shall be chosen in the following manner: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall classify the member
banks of the district into three general groups or divisions, designating
each group by number. Each group shall consist as nearly as may be of banks
of similar capitalization. Each member bank shall be permitted to nominate
to the chairman of the board of directors of the Fed eral reserve bank of
the district one candidate for director of class A and one candidate for director
of class B. The candidates so nominated shall be listed by the chairman, indicating
by whom nominated, and a copy of said list shall, within fifteen days after
its completion, be furnished by the chairman to each member bank. Each member
bank by a resolution of the board or by an amendment to its by-laws shall
authorize its president, cashier, or some other officer to cast the vote of
the member bank in the elections of class A and class B directors: Provided,
That whenever any member banks within the same Federal Reserve district are
subsidiaries of the same bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank
Holding Company Act of 1956, participation in any such nomination or election
by such member banks, including such bank holding company if it is also a
member bank, shall be confined to one of such banks, which may be designated
for the purpose by such holding company. [12 USC 304. As amended by acts of Sept. 26, 1918 (40 Stat. 968); June 16,
1933 (48 Stat. 163); July 1, 1966 (80 Stat. 243).] 1-037 17. Preferential Ballot Within fifteen days after receipt of the list of candidates the duly authorized
officer of a member bank shall certify to the chairman his first, second,
and other choices for director of class A and class B, respectively, upon
a preferential ballot upon a form furnished by the chairman of the board of
directors of the Federal reserve bank of the district. Each such officer shall
make a cross opposite the name of the first, second, and other choices for
a director of class A and for a director of class B, but shall not vote more
than one choice for any one candidate. No officer or director of a member
bank shall be eligible to serve as a class A director unless nominated and
elected by banks which are members of the same group as the member bank of
which he is an officer or director. [12 USC 304. As amended by act of Sept. 26, 1918 (40 Stat. 968). ] 1-038 18. Candidates Serving More Than One Member Bank Any person who is an officer or director of more than one member bank shall
not be eligible for nomination as a class A director except by banks in the
same group as the bank having the largest aggregate resources of any of those
of which such person is an officer or director. [12 USC 304. As added by act of Sept. 26, 1918 (40 Stat. 968.) ] 1-039 19. Counting the Ballots Any candidate having a majority of all votes cast in the column of first
choice shall be declared elected. If no candidate . . . have a majority of
all the votes in the first column, then there shall be added together the
votes cast by the electors for such candidates in the second column and the
votes cast for the several candidates in the first column. The candidate then
having a majority of the electors voting and the highest number of combined
votes shall be declared elected. If no candidate have a majority of electors
voting and the highest number of votes when the first and second choices shall
have been added, then the votes cast in the third column for other choices
shall be added together in like manner, and the candidate then having the
highest number of votes shall be declared elected. An immediate report of
election shall be declared. [12 USC 304. As amended by act of June 26, 1930 (46 Stat. 815). ] 1-040 20. Class C Directors; Chairman and Federal Reserve Agent; Deputy Chairman Class C directors shall be appointed by the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System. They shall have been for at least two years residents of the
district for which they are appointed, one of whom shall be designated by
said board as chairman of the board of directors of the Federal reserve bank
and as "Federal reserve agent." He shall be a person of tested banking experience,
and in addition to his duties as chairman of the board of directors of the
Federal reserve bank he shall be required to maintain, under regulations to
be established by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, a
local office of said board on the premises of the Federal reserve bank. He
shall make regular reports to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System and shall act as its official representative for the performance of
the functions conferred upon it by this Act. He shall receive an annual compensation
to be fixed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and paid
monthly by the Federal reserve bank to which he is designated. One of the
directors of class C shall be appointed by the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System as deputy chairman to exercise the powers of the chairman of
the board when necessary. In case of the absence of the chairman and deputy
chairman, the third class C director shall preside at meetings of the board. [12 USC 305. As amended by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 232). ] 1-041 21. Assistant Federal Reserve Agents Subject to the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System, the Federal reserve agent shall appoint one or more assistants. Such
assistants, who shall be persons of tested banking experience, shall assist
the Federal reserve agent in the performance of his duties and shall also
have power to act in his name and stead during his absence or disability.
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall require such bonds
of the assistant Federal reserve agents as it may deem necessary for the protection
of the United States. Assistants to the Federal reserve agent shall receive
an annual compensation, to be fixed and paid in the same manner as that of
the Federal reserve agent. [12 USC 306. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 232).] 1-042 22. Compensation and Expenses of Directors, Officers, and Employees Directors of Federal reserve banks shall receive, in addition to any compensation
otherwise provided, a reasonable allowance for necessary expenses in attending
meetings of their respective boards, which amounts shall be paid by the respective
Federal reserve banks. Any compensation that may be provided by boards of
directors of Federal reserve banks for directors, officers or employees shall
be subject to the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System. [12 USC 307. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-043 23. Meetings of Directors Pending Organization The Reserve Bank Organization Committee may, in organizing Federal reserve
banks, call such meetings of bank directors in the several districts as may
be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, and may exercise the functions
herein conferred upon the chairman of the board of directors of each Federal
reserve bank pending the complete organization of such bank. [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-044 24. Terms of Directors; Vacancies At the first meeting of the full board of directors of each Federal reserve
bank, it shall be the duty of the directors of classes A, B and C, respectively,
to designate one of the members of each class whose term of office shall expire
in one year from the first of January nearest to date of such meeting, one
whose term of office shall expire at the end of two years from said date,
and one whose term of office shall expire at the end of three years from said
date. Thereafter every director of a Federal reserve bank chosen as hereinbefore
provided shall hold office for a term of three years. Vacancies that may occur
in the several classes of directors of Federal reserve banks may be filled
in the manner provided for the original selection of such directors, such
appointees to hold office for the unexpired terms of their predecessors. [12 USC 308. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] SECTION 5--Stock Issues; Increase and Decrease of Capital 1-045 1. Amount of Shares; Increase and Decrease of Capital; Surrender and Cancellation
of Stock The capital stock of each Federal reserve bank shall be divided into shares
of $100 each. The outstanding capital stock shall be increased from time to
time as member banks increase their capital stock and surplus or as additional
banks become members, and may be decreased as member banks reduce their capital
stock or surplus or cease to be members. Shares of the capital stock of Federal
reserve banks owned by member banks shall not be transferred or hypothecated.
When a member bank increases its capital stock or surplus, it shall thereupon
subscribe for an additional amount of capital stock of the Federal reserve
bank of its district equal to 6 per centum of the said increase, one-half
of said subscription to be paid in the manner hereinbefore provided for original
subscription, and one-half subject to call of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System. A bank applying for stock in a Federal reserve bank
at any time after the organization thereof must subscribe for an amount of
the capital stock of the Federal reserve bank equal to 6 per centum of the
paid-up capital stock and surplus of said applicant bank, paying therefor
its par value plus one-half of 1 per centum a month from the period of the
last dividend. When a member bank reduces its capital stock or surplus it
shall surrender a proportionate amount of its holdings in the capital stock
of said Federal Reserve bank. Any member bank which holds capital stock of
a Federal Reserve bank in excess of the amount required on the basis of 6
per centum of its paid-up capital stock and surplus shall surrender such excess
stock. When a member bank voluntarily liquidates it shall surrender all of
its holdings of the capital stock of said Federal Reserve bank and be released
from its stock subscription not previously called. In any such case the shares
surrendered shall be canceled and the member bank shall receive in payment
therefor, under regulations to be prescribed by the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System, a sum equal to its cash-paid subscriptions on
the shares surrendered and one-half of 1 per centum a month from the period
of the last dividend, not to exceed the book value thereof, less any liability
of such member bank to the Federal Reserve bank. [12 USC 287. As amended by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 713). ] SECTION 6--Insolvency of Member Banks 1-046 1. Insolvency of Member Banks If any member bank shall be declared insolvent and a receiver appointed therefor,
the stock held by it in said Federal reserve bank shall be canceled, without
impairment of its liability, and all cash-paid subscriptions on said stock,
with one-half of 1 per centum per month from the period of last dividend,
if earned, not to exceed the book value thereof, shall be first applied to
all debts of the insolvent member bank to the Federal reserve bank, and the
balance, if any, shall be paid to the receiver of the insolvent bank. [12 USC 288. As amended by act of April 23, 1930 (46 Stat. 250). ] 1-047 2. National Bank Discontinuing Banking Operations If any national bank which has not gone into liquidation as provided in section
5220 of the Revised Statutes (United States Code, title 12, section 181) and
for which a receiver has not already been appointed for other lawful cause,
shall discontinue its banking operations for a period of sixty days the Comptroller
of the Currency may, if he deems it advisable, appoint a receiver for such
bank. The stock held by the said national bank in the Federal reserve bank
of its district shall thereupon be canceled and said national bank shall receive
in payment therefor, under regulations to be prescribed by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, a sum equal to its cash-paid subscriptions
on the shares canceled and one-half of 1 per centum a month from the period
of the last dividend, if earned, not to exceed the book value thereof, less
any liability of such national bank to the Federal reserve bank. [12 USC 288. As added by act of April 23, 1930 (46 Stat. 250). As amended
by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 713).] SECTION 7--Division of Earnings 1-048 Dividends and Surplus Fund of Reserve Banks (a)(1)(A) After all necessary expenses of a Federal reserve bank
have been paid or provided for, the stockholders of the bank shall be entitled
to receive an annual dividend of 6 percent on paid-in capital stock. (B) The entitlement to dividends under subparagraph (A) shall be cumulative. (2) That portion of net earnings of each Federal reserve bank which remains
after dividend claims under subparagraph (1)(A) have been fully met shall
be deposited in the surplus fund of the bank. (b) Transfer for fiscal year 2000. (1) The Federal reserve banks shall transfer from the surplus funds of such
banks to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for transfer
to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit in the general fund of the Treasury,
a total amount of $3,752,000,000 in fiscal year 2000. (2) Of the total amount required to be paid by the Federal reserve banks
under paragraph (1) for fiscal year 2000, the Board shall determine the amount
each such bank shall pay in such fiscal year. (3) During fiscal year 2000, no Federal reserve bank may replenish such bank's
surplus fund by the amount of any transfer by such bank under paragraph (1). [12 USC 289. As amended by acts of March 3, 1919 (40 Stat. 1314); June 16,
1933 (48 Stat. 163); Aug. 10, 1993 (107 Stat. 337); Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat.
2291); and Nov. 29, 1999 (113 Stat. 1501A-304).] 1-049 Use of Earnings Transferred to the Treasury (b) The net earnings derived by the United States from Federal reserve
banks shall, in the discretion of the Secretary, be used to supplement the
gold reserve held against outstanding United States notes, or shall be applied
to the reduction of the outstanding bonded indebtedness of the United States
under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Should
a Federal reserve bank be dissolved or go into liquidation, any surplus remaining,
after the payment of all debts, dividend requirements as hereinbefore provided,
and the par value of the stock, shall be paid to and become the property of
the United States and shall be similarly applied. [12 USC 290. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. Designated
subsection (b) by act of Aug. 10, 1993 (107 Stat. 337).] 1-050 Exemption from Taxation (c) Federal reserve banks, including the capital stock and surplus
therein, and the income derived therefrom shall be exempt from Federal, State,
and local taxation, except taxes upon real estate. [12 USC 531. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; but in effect amended
by 31 USC 3124(a), which reads as follows: SECTION 8--Conversion of State Banks into National Banks 1-051 1. Conversion of State Banks into National Banks Section fifty-one hundred and fifty-four, United States Revised Statutes,
is hereby amended to read as follows: Any bank incorporated by special law of any State or of the United States
or organized under the general laws of any State or of the United States and
having an unimpaired capital sufficient to entitle it to become a national
banking association under the provisions of the existing laws may, by the
vote of the shareholders owning not less than fifty-one per centum of the
capital stock of such bank or banking association, with the approval of the
Comptroller of the Currency be converted into a national banking association,
with any name approved by the Comptroller of the Currency. [12 USC 35. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-052 2. Organization of New Bank; Amount of Shares; Powers and Duties Provided, however, That said conversion shall not be in contravention of
the State law. In such case the articles of association and organization certificate
may be executed by a majority of the directors of the bank or banking institution,
and the certificate shall declare that the owners of fifty-one per centum
of the capital stock have authorized the directors to make such certificate
and to change or convert the bank or banking institution into a national association.
A majority of the directors, after executing the articles of association and
the organization certificate, shall have power to execute all other papers
and to do whatever may be required to make its organization perfect and complete
as a national association. The shares of any such bank may continue to be
for the same amount each as they were before the conversion, and the directors
may continue to be directors of the association until others are elected or
appointed in accordance with the provisions of the statutes of the United
States. When the Comptroller has given to such bank or banking association
a certificate that the provisions of this Act have been complied with, such
bank or banking association, and all its stockholders, officers, and employees,
shall have the same powers and privileges, and shall be subject to the same
duties, liabilities, and regulations, in all respects, as shall have been
prescribed by the Federal Reserve Act and by the National Banking Act for
associations originally organized as national banking associations. [12 USC 35. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-053 3. Retention of Assets by Converting Bank The Comptroller of the Currency may, in his discretion and subject to such
conditions as he may prescribe, permit such converting bank to retain and
carry at a value determined by the Comptroller such of the assets of such
converting bank as do not conform to the legal requirements relative to assets
acquired and held by national banking associations. [12 USC 35. As added by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 711).] SECTION 9--State Banks as Members 1-054 1. Applications for Membership by State Banks Any bank incorporated by special law of any State, or organized under the
general laws of any State or of the United States, including Morris Plan banks
and other incorporated banking institutions engaged in similar business, desiring
to become a member of the Federal Reserve System, may make application to
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, under such rules and
regulations as it may prescribe, for the right to subscribe to the stock of
the Federal reserve bank organized within the district in which the applying
bank is located. Such application shall be for the same amount of stock that
the applying bank would be required to subscribe to as a national bank. For
the purposes of membership of any such bank the terms "capital" and "capital
stock" shall include the amount of outstanding capital notes and debentures
legally issued by the applying bank and purchased by the Reconstruction Finance
Corporation. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, subject
to the provisions of this Act and to such conditions as it may prescribe pursuant
thereto, may permit the applying bank to become a stockholder of such Federal
reserve bank. [12 USC 321. As amended by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 232), which completely
revised this section; and by acts of Feb. 25, 1927 (44 Stat. 1229); June 16,
1933 (48 Stat. 164); June 16, 1934 (48 Stat. 971). For admission to membership
of mutual savings banks, see paragraph 16.] 1-055 2. Continued Membership in Federal Reserve System Upon the conversion of a national bank into a State bank, or the merger or
consolidation of a national bank with a State bank which is not a member of
the Federal Reserve System, the resulting or continuing State bank may be
admitted to membership in the Federal Reserve System by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System in accordance with the provisions of this section,
but, otherwise, the Federal Reserve bank stock owned by the national bank
shall be canceled and paid for as provided in section 5 of this Act. Upon
the merger or consolidation of a national bank with a State member bank under
a State charter, the membership of the State bank in the Federal Reserve System
shall continue. [12 USC 321. As added by act of Aug. 17, 1950 (64 Stat. 458).] 1-056 3. Branches of State Member Banks Any such State bank which, at the date of the approval of this Act, has established
and is operating a branch or branches in conformity with the State law, may
retain and operate the same while remaining or upon becoming a stockholder
of such Federal reserve bank; but no such State bank may retain or acquire
stock in a Federal reserve bank except upon relinquishment of any branch or
branches established after the date of the approval of this Act beyond the
limits of the city, town, or village in which the parent bank is situated.
Provided, however, That nothing herein contained shall prevent any State member
bank from establishing and operating branches in the United States or any
dependency or insular possession thereof or in any foreign country, on the
same terms and conditions and subject to the same limitations and restrictions
as are applicable to the establishment of branches by national banks except
that the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System,
instead of the Comptrol ler of the Currency, shall be obtained before any
State member bank may hereafter establish any branch and before any State
bank hereafter admitted to membership may retain any branch established after
February 25, 1927, beyond the limits of the city, town, or village in which
the parent bank is situated. The approval of the Board shall likewise be obtained
before any State members bank may establish any new branch within the limits
of any such city, town, or village (except within the District of Columbia). [12 USC 321. As added by act of Feb. 25, 1927 (44 Stat. 1229); and amended
by acts of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 164); Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 721); July
15, 1952 (66 Stat. 633). The act referred to in this paragraph was approved
Feb. 25, 1927. For provisions governing domestic branches of national banks,
see section 5155, Revised Statutes; for provisions governing foreign branches,
see section 25, this act.] 1-057 4. Financial Condition, Management, and Powers In acting upon such applications the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System shall consider the financial condition of the applying bank, the general
character of its management, and whether or not the corporate powers exercised
are consistent with the purposes of this Act. [12 USC 322. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 233), which completely
revised this section.] 1-058 5. Payment of Subscription Whenever the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall permit
the applying bank to become a stockholder in the Federal reserve bank of the
district its stock subscription shall be payable on call of the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, and stock issued to it shall be subject to
the provisions of this Act. [12 USC 323. As amended by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 233), which completely
revised this section.] 1-059 6. Provision of Law to Be Complied with; Reports of Condition All banks admitted to membership under authority of this section shall be
required to comply with the reserve and capital requirements of this Act,
to conform to those provisions of law imposed on national banks which prohibit
such banks from lending on or purchasing their own stock and which relate
to the withdrawal or impairment of their capital stock, and to conform to
the provisions of sections 5199(b) and 5204 of the Revised Statutes with respect
to the payment of dividends; except that any reference in any such provision
to the Comptroller of the Currency shall be deemed for the purposes of this
sentence to be a reference to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System. Such banks and the officers, agents, and employees thereof shall also
be subject to the provisions of and to the penalties prescribed by sections
334, 656, and 1005 of Title 18, United States Code, and shall be required
to make reports of condition and of the payment of dividends to the Federal
Reserve bank of which they become a member. Not less than three of such reports
shall be made annually on call of the Federal Reserve bank on dates to be
fixed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Any bank which
(A) maintains procedures reasonably adapted to avoid any inadvertent error
and, unintentionally and as a result of such an error, fails to make or publish
any report required under this paragraph, within the period of time specified
by the Board, or submits or publishes any false or misleading report or information,
or (B) inadvertently transmits or publishes any report which is minimally
late, shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $2,000 for each day during
which such failure continues or such false or misleading information is not
corrected. The bank shall have the burden of proving that an error was inadvertent
and that a report was inadvertently transmitted or published late. Any bank
which fails to make or publish such reports within the period of time specified
by the Board, or submits or publishes any false or misleading report or information,
in a manner not described in the 2nd preceding sentence shall be subject to
a penalty of not more than $20,000 for each day during which such failure
continues or such false or misleading information is not corrected. Notwithstanding
the preceding sentence, if any bank knowingly or with reckless disregard for
the accuracy of any information or report described in such sentence submits
or publishes any false or misleading report or information, the Board may
assess a penalty of not more than $1,000,000 or 1 percent of total assets
of such bank, whichever is less, per day for each day during which such failure
continues or such false or misleading information is not corrected. Any penalty
imposed under any of the 4 preceding sentences shall be assessed and collected
by the Board in the manner provided in subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (I)
of section 8(i)(2) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (for penalties imposed
under such section) and any such assessment (including the determination of
the amount of the penalty) shall be subject to the provisions of such section.
Any bank against which any penalty is assessed under this subsection shall
be afforded an agency hearing if such bank submits a request for such hearing
within 20 days after the issuance of the notice of assessment. Section 8(h)
of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act shall apply to any proceeding under this
paragraph. Such reports of condition shall be in such form and shall contain
such information as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may
require and shall be published. [12 USC 324. As amended by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 233), which completely
revised this section; and by acts of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 713); Sept. 3,
1954 (68 Stat. 1236); Sept. 8, 1959 (73 Stat. 466); Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat.
480); and Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2218). For provisions covering loans on
or purchase of their own stock by national banks, see section 5201, Revised
Statutes (at 1-302); for provisions covering withdrawal of capital or payment
of unearned dividends by national banks, see sections 5204 and 5199, Revised
Statutes (at 1-305 and 1-304); for provisions relating to impairment of capital
of national banks, see section 5205, Revised Statutes (at 1-306) and section
345 of Banking Act of 1935 (at 1-307).] 1-060 7. Examinations As a condition of membership such banks shall likewise be subject to examinations
made by direction of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
or of the Federal reserve bank by examiners selected or approved by the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. [12 USC 325. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 233), which completely
revised this section.] 1-061 8. Acceptance of State Examinations; Expenses; Reports of Examinations
and Confidential Supervisory Information Whenever the directors of the Federal reserve bank shall approve the examinations
made by the State authorities, such examinations and the reports thereof may
be accepted in lieu of examinations made by examiners selected or approved
by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: Provided, however,
That when it deems it necessary the board may order special examinations by
examiners of its own selection and shall in all cases approve the form of
the report. The expenses of all examinations, other than those made by State
authorities, may, in the discretion of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System, be assessed against the banks examined and, when so assessed,
shall be paid by the banks examined. The Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System, at its discretion, may furnish any report of examination or
other confidential supervisory information concerning any State member bank
or other entity examined under any other authority of the Board, to any Federal
or State agency or authority with supervisory or regulatory authority over
the examined entity, to any officer, director, or receiver of the examined
entity, and to any other person that the Board determines to be proper. [12 USC 326. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 233), which completely
revised this section; and amended by acts of June 26, 1930 (46 Stat. 814)
and Nov. 12, 1999 (113 Stat. 1475).] 1-062 9. Forfeiture of Membership If at any time it shall appear to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System that a member bank has failed to comply with the provisions of this
section or the regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System made pursuant thereto, or has ceased to exercise banking functions
without a receiver or liquidating agent having been appointed therefor, it
shall be within the power of the board after hearing to require such bank
to surrender its stock in the Federal reserve bank and to forfeit all rights
and privileges of membership. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System may restore membership upon due proof of compliance with the conditions
imposed by this section. [12 USC 327. As amended by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 233), which completely
revised this section; and further amended by act of April 23, 1930 (46 Stat.
251).] 1-063 10. Voluntary Withdrawal from Membership Any State bank or trust company desiring to withdraw from membership in a
Federal reserve bank may do so, after six months' written notice shall have
been filed with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, upon
the surrender and cancellation of all of its holdings of capital stock in
the Federal reserve bank: Provided, That the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System, in its discretion and subject to such conditions as it may
prescribe, may waive such six months' notice in individual cases and may permit
any such State bank or trust company to withdraw from membership in a Federal
reserve bank prior to the expiration of six months from the date of the written
notice of its intention to withdraw: Provided, however, That no Federal reserve
bank shall, except under express authority of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, cancel within the same calendar year more than twenty-five
per centum of its capital stock for the purpose of effecting voluntary withdrawals
during that year. All such applications shall be dealt with in the order in
which they are filed with the board. Whenever a member bank shall surrender
its stock holdings in a Federal reserve bank, or shall be ordered to do so
by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, under authority of
law, all of its rights and privileges as a member bank shall thereupon cease
and determine, and after due provision has been made for any indebtedness
due or to become due to the Federal reserve bank it shall be entitled to a
refund of its cash paid subscription with interest at the rate of one-half
of one per centum per month from the date of last dividend, if earned, the
amount refunded in no event to exceed the book value of the stock at that
time, and shall likewise be entitled to repayment of deposits and of any other
balance due from the Federal reserve bank. [12 USC 328. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 233), which completely
revised this section; and amended by act of April 17, 1930 (46 Stat. 170).] 1-064 11. Capital Required for Membership No applying bank shall be admitted to membership unless it possesses capital
stock and surplus which, in the judgment of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, are adequate in relation to the character and condition
of its assets and to its existing and prospective deposit liabilities and
other corporate responsibilities: Provided, That no bank engaged in the business
of receiving deposits other than trust funds, which does not possess capital
stock and surplus in an amount equal to that which would be required for the
establishment of a national banking association in the place in which it is
located, shall be admitted to membership unless it is, or has been, approved
for deposit insurance under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The capital
stock of a State member bank shall not be reduced except with the prior consent
of the Board. [12 USC 329. As amended by acts of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 234), which completely
revised this section; March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1478); June 16, 1933 (48 Stat.
185); and July 15, 1952 (66 Stat. 633). For provisions relating to minimum
capital and surplus of national banks, see section 5138, Revised Statutes.] 1-065 12. Waiver of Membership Requirements as to Insured Banks In order to facilitate the admission to membership in the Federal Reserve
System of any State bank which is required under subsection (y) of section
12B of this Act to become a member of the Federal Reserve System in order
to be an insured bank or continue to have any part of its deposits insured
under such section 12B, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
may waive in whole or in part the requirements of this section relating to
the admission of such bank to membership: Provided, That, if such bank is
admitted with a capital less than that required for the organization of a
national bank in the same place and its capital and surplus are not, in the
judgment of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, adequate
in relation to its liabilities to depositors and other creditors, the said
Board may, in its discretion, require such bank to increase its capital and
surplus to such amount as the Board may deem necessary within such period
prescribed by the Board as in its judgment shall be reasonable in view of
all the circumstances: Provided, however, That no such bank shall be required
to increase its capital to an amount in excess of that required for the organization
of a national bank in the same place. [Formerly 12 USC 329a, as added by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 704). Omitted
from the U.S. Code. The provision of section 12B(y) requiring membership in
Federal Reserve System was repealed by act of June 20, 1939 (53 Stat. 842);
and all of section 12B was withdrawn and enacted as a separate Federal Deposit
Insurance Act by act of Sept. 21, 1950 (64 Stat. 873).] 1-066 13. Laws to Which Subject Banks becoming members of the Federal Reserve System under authority of this
section shall be subject to the provisions of this section and to those of
this Act which relate specifically to member banks, but shall not be subject
to examination under the provisions of the first two paragraphs of section
fifty-two hundred and forty of the Revised Statutes as amended by section
twenty-one of this Act. Subject to the provisions of this Act and to the regulations
of the board made pursuant thereto, any bank becoming a member of the Federal
Reserve System shall retain its full charter and statutory rights as a State
bank or trust company, and may continue to exercise all corporate powers granted
it by the State in which it was created, and shall be entitled to all privileges
of member banks, except that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System may limit the activities of State member banks and subsidiaries of
State member banks in a manner consistent with section 24 of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act. No Federal reserve bank shall be permitted to discount for
any State bank or trust company notes, drafts, or bills of exchange of any
one borrower who is liable for borrowed money to such State bank or trust
company in an amount greater than that which could be borrowed lawfully from
such State bank or trust company were it a national banking association. The
Federal reserve bank, as a condition of the discount of notes, drafts, and
bills of exchange for such State bank or trust company, shall require a certificate
or guaranty to the effect that the borrower is not liable to such bank in
excess of the amount provided by this section, and will not be permitted to
become liable in excess of this amount while such notes, drafts, or bills
of exchange are under discount with the Federal reserve bank. [12 USC 330. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 234), which completely
revised this section; and amended by acts of July 1, 1922 (42 Stat. 821) and
Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2353). As to limitations on loans by national banks
to one person, see section 5200, Revised Statutes.] 1-067 14. False Certification of Checks It shall be unlawful for any officer, clerk, or agent of any bank admitted
to membership under authority of this section to certify any check drawn upon
such bank unless the person or company drawing the check has on deposit therewith
at the time such check is certified an amount of money equal to the amount
specified in such check. Any check so certified by duly authorized officers
shall be a good and valid obligation against such bank, but the act of any
such officer, clerk, or agent in violation of this section may subject such
bank to a forfeiture of its membership in the Federal Reserve System upon
hearing by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. [12 USC 331. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 234), which completely
revised this section. For additional provisions covering false certification
of checks by officers of Federal Reserve Banks and member banks, see also
section 5208, Revised Statutes and 18 USC 1004.] 1-068 15. Government Depositaries and Financial Agents All banks or trust companies incorporated by special law or organized under
the general laws of any State, which are members of the Federal Reserve System,
when designated for that purpose by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall be
depositaries of public money, under such regulations as may be prescribed
by the Secretary; and they may also be employed as financial agents of the
Government; and they shall perform all such reasonable duties, as depositaries
of public money and financial agents of the Government, as may be required
of them. The Secretary of the Treasury shall require of the banks and trust
companies thus designated satisfactory security, by the deposit of United
States bonds or otherwise, for the safe keeping and prompt payment of the
public money deposited with them and for the faithful performance of their
duties as financial agents of the Government. [12 USC 332. As added by act of May 7, 1928 (45 Stat. 492).] 1-069 16. Admission to Membership of Mutual Savings Banks Any mutual savings bank having no capital stock (including any other banking
institution the capital of which consists of weekly or other time deposits
which are segregated from all other deposits and are regarded as capital stock
for the purposes of taxation and the declaration of dividends), but having
surplus and undivided profits not less than the amount of capital required
for the organization of a national bank in the same place, may apply for and
be admitted to membership in the Federal Reserve System in the same manner
and subject to the same provisions of law as State banks and trust companies,
except that any such savings banks shall subscribe for capital stock of the
Federal reserve bank in an amount equal to six-tenths of 1 per centum of its
total deposit liabilities as shown by the most recent report of examination
of such savings bank preceding its admission to membership. Thereafter such
subscription shall be adjusted semiannually on the same percentage basis in
accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System. If any such mutual savings bank applying for
membership is not permitted by the laws under which it was organized to purchase
stock in a Federal reserve bank, it shall, upon admission to the system, deposit
with the Federal reserve bank an amount equal to the amount which it would
have been required to pay in on account of a subscription to capital stock.
Thereafter such deposit shall be adjusted semiannually in the same manner
as subscriptions for stock. Such deposits shall be subject to the same conditions
with respect to repayment as amounts paid upon subscriptions to capital stock
by other member banks and the Federal reserve bank shall pay interest thereon
at the same rate as dividends are actually paid on outstanding shares of stock
of such Federal reserve bank. If the laws under which any such savings bank
was organized be amended so as to authorize mutual savings banks to subscribe
for Federal reserve bank stock, such savings bank shall thereupon subscribe
for the appropriate amount of stock in the Federal reserve bank, and the deposit
hereinbefore provided for in lieu of payment upon capital stock shall be applied
upon such subscription. If the laws under which any such savings bank was
organized be not amended at the next session of the legislature following
the admission of such savings bank to membership so as to authorize mutual
savings banks to purchase Federal reserve bank stock, or if such laws be so
amended and such bank fail within six months thereafter to purchase such stock,
all of its rights and privileges as a member bank shall be forfeited and its
membership in the Federal Reserve System shall be terminated in the manner
prescribed elsewhere in this section with respect to State member banks and
trust companies. Each such mutual savings bank shall comply with all the provisions
of law applicable to State member banks and trust companies, with the regulations
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and with the conditions
of membership prescribed for such savings bank at the time of admission to
membership, except as otherwise hereinbefore provided with respect to capital
stock. [12 USC 333. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 164). As to the amount
of capital required for the organization of a national bank, see section 5138,
Revised Statutes.] 1-070 17. Reports of Affiliates Each bank admitted to membership under this section shall obtain from each
of its affiliates other than member banks and furnish to the Federal reserve
bank of its district and to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System not less than three reports during each year. Such reports shall be
in such form as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe,
shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the president or such other
officer as may be designated by the board of directors of such affiliate to
verify such reports, and shall disclose the information hereinafter provided
for as of dates identical with those fixed by the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System for reports of the condition of the affiliated member
bank. Each such report of an affiliate shall be transmitted as herein provided
at the same time as the corresponding report of the affiliated member bank,
except that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may, in its
discretion, extend such time for good cause shown. Each such report shall
contain such information as in the judgment of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System shall be necessary to disclose fully the relations
between such affiliate and such bank and to enable the Board to inform itself
as to the effect of such relations upon the affairs of such bank. The reports
of such affiliates shall be published by the bank under the same conditions
as govern its own condition reports. [12 USC 334. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 165). As to reports
of affiliates of national banks, see section 5211, Revised Statutes (12 USC
161).] 1-071 18. Additional Reports of Affiliates Any such affiliated member bank may be required to obtain from any such affiliate
such additional reports as in the opinion of its Federal reserve bank or the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may be necessary in order
to obtain a full and complete knowledge of the condition of the affiliated
member bank. Such additional reports shall be transmitted to the Federal reserve
bank and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and shall be
in such form as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe. [12 USC 334. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 165). ] 1-072 19. Failure to Obtain Reports of Affiliates Any such affiliated member bank which fails to obtain from any of its affiliates
and furnish any report provided for by the two preceding paragraphs of this
section shall be subject to a penalty of $100 for each day during which such
failure continues, which, by direction of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System, may be collected, by suit or otherwise, by the Federal reserve
bank of the district in which such member bank is located. [12 USC 334. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 165) and amended
by act of July 1, 1966 (80 Stat. 243). For definition of "affiliate" see section
2 of the Banking Act of 1933, approved June 16, 1933.] 1-073 20. Dealings in Investment Securities and Stock State member banks shall be subject to the same limitations and conditions
with respect to the purchasing, selling, underwriting, and holding of investment
securities and stock as are applicable in the case of national banks under
paragraph "Seventh" of section 5136 of the Revised Statutes, as amended. This
paragraph shall not apply to any interest held by a State member bank in accordance
with section 5136A of the Revised Statutes of the United States and subject
to the same conditions and limitations provided in such section. [12 USC 335. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 165) and amended
by act of Nov. 12, 1999 (113 Stat. 1381).] 1-074 21. Stock Representing Stock of Other Corporations After the date of the enactment of the Banking Act of 1935, no certificate
evidencing the stock of any State member bank shall bear any statement purporting
to represent the stock of any other corporation, except a member bank or a
corporation engaged on June 16, 1934 in holding the bank premises of such
member bank, nor shall the ownership, sale, or transfer of any certificate
representing the stock of any State member bank be conditioned in any manner
whatsoever upon the ownership, sale, or transfer of a certificate representing
the stock of any other corporation, except a member bank or a corporation
engaged on June 16, 1934 in holding the bank premises of such member bank:
Provided, That this section shall not operate to prevent the ownership, sale,
or transfer of stock of any other corporation being conditioned upon the ownership,
sale, or transfer of a certificate representing stock of a State member bank. [12 USC 336. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 165); and amended
by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 710). The Banking Act of 1935, referred
to in this paragraph, was approved Aug. 23, 1935. For similar provision applicable
to stock of national banks, see section 5139, Revised Statutes (12 USC 52).] 1-075 22. Examinations of Affiliates In connection with examinations of State member banks, examiners selected
or approved by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall
make such examinations of the affairs of all affiliates of such banks as shall
be necessary to disclose fully the relations between such banks and their
affiliates and the effect of such relations upon the affairs of such banks.
The expense of examination of affiliates of any State member bank may, in
the discretion of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, be
assessed against such bank and, when so assessed, shall be paid by such bank.
In the event of the refusal to give any information requested in the course
of the examination of any such affiliate, or in the event of the refusal to
permit such examination, or in the event of the refusal to pay any expense
so assessed, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may, in
its discretion, require any or all State member banks affiliated with such
affiliate to surrender their stock in the Federal reserve bank and to forfeit
all rights and privileges of membership in the Federal Reserve System, as
provided in this section. [12 USC 338. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 166). As to examinations
of affiliates of national banks, see this act, section 21.] 1-075.1 23. Community Development Authority State member banks may make investments designed primarily to promote the
public welfare, including the welfare of low- and moderate-income communities
or families (such as by providing housing, services, or jobs), to the extent
permissible under State law, and subject to such restrictions and requirements
as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe by regulation
or order. A bank shall not make any such investment if the investment would
expose the bank to unlimited liability. The Board shall limit a bank's investments
in any 1 project and bank's aggregate investments under this paragraph. A
bank's aggregate investments under this paragraph shall not exceed an amount
equal to the sum of 5 percent of the bank's capital stock actually paid in
and unimpaired and 5 percent of the bank's unimpaired surplus fund, unless
the Board determines by order that the higher amount will pose no significant
risk to the Deposit Insurance Fund, and the bank is adequately capitalized.
In no case shall a bank's aggregate investments under this paragraph exceed
an amount equal to the sum of 10 percent of the bank's capital stock actually
paid in and unimpaired and 10 percent of the bank's unimpaired surplus fund. [12 USC 338a. As added by act of Oct. 23, 1992 (106 Stat. 2774). As amended
by act of Sept. 30, 1996 (110 Stat. 3009-489).] SECTION 9A--Participation in Lotteries Prohibited 1-076 (a) A State member bank may not-- (1) deal in lottery tickets; (2) deal in bets used as a means or substitute for participation in a lottery; (3) announce, advertise, or publicize the existence of any lottery; (4) announce, advertise, or publicize the existence or identity of any participant
or winner, as such, in a lottery. (b) A State member bank may not permit-- (1) the use of any part of any of its banking offices by any person for any
purpose forbidden to the bank under subsection (a), or (2) direct access by the public from any of its banking offices to any premises
used by any person for any purpose forbidden to the bank under subsection
(a). (c) As used in this section-- (1) The term "deal in" includes making, taking, buying, selling, redeeming,
or collecting. (2) The term "lottery" includes any arrangement whereby three or more persons
(the "participants") advance money or credit to another in exchange for the
possibility or expectation that one or more but not all of the participants
(the "winners") will receive by reason of their advances more than the amounts
they have advanced, the identity of the winners being determined by any means
which includes-- (A) a random selection; (B) a game, race, or contest; or (C) any record or tabulation of the result of one or more events in which
any participant has no interest except for its bearing upon the possibility
that he may become a winner. (3) The term "lottery ticket" includes any right, privilege, or possibility
(and any ticket, receipt, record, or other evidence of any such right, privilege,
or possibility) of becoming a winner in a lottery. (d) Nothing contained in this section prohibits a State member bank
from accepting deposits or cashing or otherwise handling checks or other negotiable
instruments, or performing other lawful banking services for a State operating
a lottery, or for an officer or employee of that State who is charged with
the administration of the lottery. (e) The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall issue
such regulations as may be necessary to the strict enforcement of this section
and the prevention of evasions thereof. [12 USC 339. As added by act of Dec. 15, 1967 (81 Stat. 609) effective April
1, 1968. Corresponding prohibitions are contained in section 5136A of the
Revised Statutes, section 20 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, and section
410 of the National Housing Act with respect to national banks, nonmember
insured banks, and institutions insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance
Corporation, respectively.]
1-076.1
(a) Conservatorship or receivership.
(1) Appointment. The Board may appoint a conservator or receiver to take
possession and control of any uninsured State member bank which operates,
or operates as, a multilateral clearing organization pursuant to section 409
of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 to the
same extent and in the same manner as the Comptroller of the Currency may
appoint a conservator or receiver for a national bank.
(2) Powers. The conservator or receiver for an uninsured State member bank
referred to in paragraph (1) shall exercise the same powers, functions, and
duties, subject to the same limitations, as a conservator or receiver for
a national bank.
(b) Board authority. The Board shall have the same authority with
respect to any conservator or receiver appointed under subsection (a), and
the uninsured State member bank for which the conservator or receiver has
been appointed, as the Comptroller of the Currency has with respect to a conservator
or receiver for a national bank and the national bank for which the conservator
or receiver has been appointed.
(c) Bankruptcy proceedings. The Board (in the case of an uninsured
State member bank which operates, or operates as, such a multilateral clearing
organization) may direct a conservator or receiver appointed for the bank
to file a petition pursuant to title 11, United States Code, in which case,
title 11, United States Code, shall apply to the bank in lieu of otherwise
applicable Federal or State insolvency law.
[12 USC 339a. As added by act of Dec. 21, 2000 (114 Stat. 2763).
SECTION 10--Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 1-077 1. Appointment and Qualification of Members The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (hereinafter referred
to as the "Board") shall be composed of seven members, to be appointed by
the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, after the
date of enactment of the Banking Act of 1935, for terms of fourteen years
except as hereinafter provided, but each appointive member of the Federal
Reserve Board in office on such date shall continue to serve as a member of
the Board until February 1, 1936, and the Secretary of the Treasury and the
Comptroller of the Currency shall continue to serve as members of the Board
until February 1, 1936. In selecting the members of the Board, not more than
one of whom shall be selected from any one Federal Reserve district, the President
shall have due regard to a fair representation of the financial, agricultural,
industrial, and commercial interests, and geographical divisions of the country.
The members of the Board shall devote their entire time to the business of
the Board and shall each receive an annual salary of $15,000, payable monthly,
together with actual necessary traveling expenses. [12 USC 241. As amended by acts of June 3, 1922 (42 Stat. 620); Aug. 23,
1935 (49 Stat. 704). Prior to the enactment of the Banking Act of 1935, approved
Aug. 23, 1935, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System was known
as the Federal Reserve Board. See note to the third paragraph of section 1.
The portion of this paragraph dealing with salaries of Board members has in
effect been amended numerous times, most recently by Executive Order. The
salary of the chairman of the Board is set at executive schedule level 2,
and the salary of other members at executive schedule level 3 (see 2 USC 358
and 5 USC 5313 and 5314).] 1-078 2. Members Ineligible to Serve Member Banks; Term of Office; Chairman
and Vice Chairman The members of the Board shall be ineligible during the time they are in
office and for two years thereafter to hold any office, position, or employment
in any member bank, except that this restriction shall not apply to a member
who has served the full term for which he was appointed. Upon the expiration
of the term of any appointive member of the Federal Reserve Board in office
on the date of enactment of the Banking Act of 1935, the President shall fix
the term of the successor to such member at not to exceed fourteen years,
as designated by the President at the time of nomination, but in such manner
as to provide for the expiration of the term of not more than one member in
any two-year period, and thereafter each member shall hold office for a term
of fourteen years from the expiration of the term of his predecessor, unless
sooner removed for cause by the President. Of the persons thus appointed,
one shall be designated by the President, by and with the advice and consent
of the Senate, to serve as Chairman of the Board for a term of four years,
and one shall be designated by the President, by and with the consent of the
Senate, to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board for a term of four years. The
chairman of the Board, subject to its supervision, shall be its active executive
officer. Each member of the Board shall within fifteen days after notice of
appointment make and subscribe to the oath of office. Upon the expiration
of their terms of office, members of the Board shall continue to serve until
their successors are appointed and have qualified. Any person appointed as
a member of the Board after the date of enactment of the Banking Act of 1935
shall not be eligible for reappointment as such member after he shall have
served a full term of fourteen years. [12 USC 242. As amended by acts of March 3, 1919 (40 Stat. 1315); June 3,
1922 (42 Stat. 620); June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 166); Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat.
704) and November 16, 1977 (91 Stat. 1388). The Banking Act of 1935, referred
to in this paragraph, became effective Aug. 23, 1935. Prior to the enactment
of that act, the chairman and vice chairman of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System were known as the governor and vice governor of the
Federal Reserve Board, respectively. See note to the third paragraph of section
1. The act of November 16, 1977 amended the second sentence of this paragraph.
The amendment takes effect on Jan. 1, 1979, and applies to individuals who
are designated by the President on or after such date to serve as chairman
or vice chairman.] 1-079
3. Assessments on Federal Reserve Banks
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall have power to
levy semiannually upon the Federal reserve banks, in proportion to their capital
stock and surplus, an assessment sufficient to pay its estimated expenses
and the salaries of its members and employees for the half year succeeding
the levying of such assessments, together with any deficit carried forward
from the preceding half year, and such assessments may include amounts sufficient
to provide for the acquisition by the Board in its own name of such site or
building in the District of Columbia as in its judgment alone shall be necessary
for the purpose of providing suitable and adequate quarters for the performance
of its functions. After September 1, 2000, the Board may also use such assessments
to acquire, in its own name, a site or building (in addition to the facilities
existing on such date) to provide for the performance of the functions of
the Board. After approving such plans, estimates, and specifications as it
shall have caused to be prepared, the Board may, notwithstanding any other
provision of law, cause to be constructed on any site so acquired by it a
building or buildings suitable and adequate in its judgment for its purposes
and proceed to take all such steps as it may deem necessary or appropriate
in connection with the construction, equipment, and furnishing of such building
or buildings. The Board may maintain, enlarge, or remodel any building or
buildings so acquired or constructed and shall have sole control of such building
or buildings and space therein.
[12 USC 243. As reenacted without change by act of June 3, 1922 (42 Stat.
621); and amended by acts of June 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 1108) and Dec. 27, 2000
(114 Stat. 3027). By act approved June 27, 1935 (49 Stat. 425), provision
was made for the furnishing of steam from the central heating plant to the
Federal Reserve Board, now the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.]
1-080 4. Principal Offices; Expenses; Deposit of Funds; Members Not to Be Officers
or Stockholders of Banks The principal offices of the Board shall be in the District of Columbia.
At meetings of the Board the chairman shall preside, and, in his absence,
the vice chairman shall preside. In the absence of the chairman and the vice
chairman, the board shall elect a member to act as chairman pro tempore. The
Board shall determine and prescribe the manner in which its obligations shall
be incurred and its disbursements and expenses allowed and paid, and may leave
on deposit in the Federal Reserve banks the proceeds of assessments levied
upon them to defray its estimated expenses and the salaries of its members
and employees, whose employment, compensation, leave, and expenses shall be
governed solely by the provisions of this Act, specific amendments thereof,
and rules and regulations of the Board not inconsistent therewith; and funds
derived from such assessments shall not be construed to be Government funds
or appropriated moneys. No member of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System shall be an officer or director of any bank, banking institution,
trust company, or Federal Reserve bank or hold stock in any bank, banking
institution, or trust company; and before entering upon his duties as a member
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System he shall certify under
oath that he has complied with this requirement, and such certification shall
be filed with the secretary of the Board. Whenever a vacancy shall occur,
other than by expiration of term, among the six members of the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System appointed by the President as above provided,
a succcessor shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, to fill such vacancy, and when appointed he shall hold
office for the unexpired term of his predecessor. [12 USC 244. As amended by acts of June 3, 1922 (42 Stat. 621); June 16,
1933 (48 Stat. 167); Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 705). The reference to "the six
members" of the Board of Governors is an apparent error in the law and should
read "the seven members." See section 10, first paragraph.] 1-081 5. Vacancies During Recess of Senate The President shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen on the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System during the recess of the
Senate by granting commissions which shall expire with the next session of
the Senate. [12 USC 245. As amended by act of June 3, 1922 (42 Stat. 621).] 1-082 6. Reservation of Powers of Secretary of Treasury Nothing in this Act contained shall be construed as taking away any powers
heretofore vested by law in the Secretary of the Treasury which relate to
the supervision, management, and control of the Treasury Department and bureaus
under such department, and wherever any power vested by this Act in the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Federal reserve agent appears
to conflict with the powers of the Secretary of the Treasury, such powers
shall be exercised subject to the supervision and control of the Secretary. [12 USC 246. As reenacted without change by act of June 3, 1922 (42 Stat.
621).] 1-083
7. Annual Report
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall annually make
a full report of its operations to the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
who shall cause the same to be printed for the information of the Congress.
The report required under this paragraph shall include the reports required
under section 707 of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, section 18(f)(7) of
the Federal Trade Commission Act, section 114 of the Truth in Lending Act,
and the tenth undesignated paragraph of this section.
[12 USC 247. As reenacted without change by act of June 3, 1922 (42 Stat.
621) and amended by act of Dec. 27, 2000 (114 Stat. 3030).]
1-084 8. Issuance of National Currency and Federal Reserve Notes Section three hundred and twenty-four of the Revised Statutes of the United
States shall be amended so as to read as follows: Sec. 324. There shall be in the Department of the Treasury a bureau charged
with the execution of all laws passed by Congress relating to the issue and
regulation of national currency secured by United States bonds, and under
the general supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System,
of all Federal Reserve notes, except for the cancellation and destruction,
and accounting with respect to such cancellation and destruction, of Federal
Reserve notes unfit for circulation, the chief officer of which bureau shall
be called the Comptroller of the Currency and shall perform his duties under
the general directions of the Secretary of the Treasury. The Comptroller of
the Currency shall have the same authority over matters within the jurisdiction
of the Comptroller as the Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision has
over matters within the Director's jurisdiction under section 3(b)(3) of the
Home Owners' Loan Act. The Secretary of the Treasury may not delay or prevent
the issuance of any rule or the promulgation of any regulation by the Comptroller
of the Currency. [12 USC 1. As reenacted without change by act of June 3, 1922 (42 Stat. 621);
and amended by acts of May 20, 1966 (80 Stat. 161) and Sept. 23, 1994 (108
Stat. 2232).] 1-085 9. Branch Federal Reserve Bank Buildings No Federal Reserve bank may authorize the acquisition or construction of
any branch building, or enter into any contract or other obligation for the
acquisition or construction of any branch building, without the approval of
the Board. [12 USC 522. As added by act of June 3, 1922 (42 Stat. 622); and amended
by acts of Feb. 6, 1923 (42 Stat. 1223); July 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 520); May
29, 1953 (67 Stat. 41); Aug. 31, 1962 (76 Stat. 418); Oct. 28, 1974 (88 Stat.
1505); and Oct. 24, 1992 (106 Stat. 3144).] 1-086 10. Record of Open Market and Other Policies The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall keep a complete
record of the action taken by the Board and by the Federal Open Market Committee
upon all questions of policy relating to open-market operations and shall
record therein the votes taken in connection with the determination of open-market
policies and the reasons underlying the action of the Board and the Committee
in each instance. The Board shall keep a similar record with respect to all
questions of policy determined by the Board, and shall include in its annual
report to the Congress a full account of the action so taken during the preceding
year with respect to open-market policies and operations and with respect
to the policies determined by it and shall include in such report a copy of
the records required to be kept under the provisions of this paragraph. [12 USC 247a. As added by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 705).] SECTION 10A--Emergency Advances to Groups of Member Banks 1-087 1. Authority of Reserve Banks to Make Advances Upon receiving the consent of not less than five members of the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System, any Federal reserve bank may make
advances, in such amount as the board of directors of such Federal reserve
bank may determine, to groups of five or more member banks within its district,
a majority of them independently owned and controlled, upon their time or
demand promissory notes, provided the bank or banks which receive the proceeds
of such advances as herein provided have no adequate amounts of eligible and
acceptable assets available to enable such bank or banks to obtain sufficient
credit accommodations from the Federal reserve bank through rediscounts or
advances other than as provided in section 10(b). The liability of the individual
banks in each group must be limited to such proportion of the total amount
advanced to such group as the deposit liability of the respective banks bears
to the aggregate deposit liability of all banks in such group, but such advances
may be made to a lesser number of such member banks if the aggregate amount
of their deposit liability constitutes at least 10 per centum of the entire
deposit liability of the member banks within such district. Such banks shall
be authorized to distribute the proceeds of such loans to such of their number
and in such amount as they may agree upon, but before so doing they shall
require such recipient banks to deposit with a suitable trustee, representing
the entire group, their individual notes made in favor of the group protected
by such collateral security as may be agreed upon. Any Federal reserve bank
making such advance shall charge interest or discount thereon at a rate not
less than 1 per centum above its discount rate in effect at the time of making
such advance. No such note upon which advances are made by a Federal reserve
bank under this section shall be eligible under section 16 of this Act as
collateral security for Federal reserve notes. [12 USC 347a. As added by act of Feb. 27, 1932 (47 Stat. 56).] 1-088 2. Foreign Obligations as Security for Advances No obligations of any foreign government, individual, partnership, association,
or corporation organized under the laws thereof shall be eligible as collateral
security for advances under this section. [12 USC 347a. As added by act of Feb. 27, 1932 (47 Stat. 56).] 1-089 3. Authority of Member Banks to Obligate Themselves Member banks are authorized to obligate themselves in accordance with the
provisions of this section. [12 USC 347a. As added by act of Feb. 27, 1932 (47 Stat. 56).] SECTION 10B--Advances to Individual Member Banks 1-090 (a) Any Federal Reserve bank, under rules and regulations prescribed
by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, may make advances
to any member bank on its time or demand notes having maturities of not more
than four months and which are secured to the satisfaction of such Federal
Reserve bank. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Federal Reserve bank, under
rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System, may make advances to any member bank on its time notes having
such maturities as the Board may prescribe and which are secured by mortgage
loans covering a one-to-four family residence. Such advances shall bear interest
at a rate equal to the lowest discount rate in effect at such Federal Reserve
bank on the date of such note. [12 USC 347b(a). As added by act of Feb. 27, 1932 (47 Stat. 56); and amended
by acts of Feb. 3, 1933 (47 Stat. 794); March 9, 1933 (48 Stat. 7); Aug. 23,
1935 (49 Stat. 705); Oct. 18, 1974 (88 Stat. 1368); March 31, 1980 (94 Stat.
140); and Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2279).] Limitations on Advances (b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), no advances to any undercapitalized
depository institution by any Federal Reserve bank under this section may
be outstanding for more than 60 days in any 120-day period. (b)(2)(A) If-- (i) the head of the appropriate Federal banking agency certifies in advance
in writing to the Federal Reserve bank that any depository institution is
viable; or (ii) the Board conducts an examination of any depository institution and
the Chairman of the Board certifies in writing to the Federal Reserve bank
that the institution is viable, the limitation contained in paragraph (1)
shall not apply during the 60-day period beginning on the date such certification
is received. (B) The 60-day period may be extended for additional 60-day periods upon
receipt by the Federal Reserve bank of additional written certifications under
subparagraph (A) with respect to each such additional period. (C) The authority of the head of any agency to issue a written certification
of viability under this paragraph may not be delegated to any other person. (D) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an undercapitalized depository institution
which does not have a certificate of viability in effect under this paragraph
may have advances outstanding for more than 60 days in any 120-day period
if the Board elects to treat-- (i) such institution as critically undercapitalized under paragraph (3);
and (ii) any such advance as an advance described in subparagraph (A)(i) of paragraph
(3). 1-090.2 (b)(3)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if-- (i) in the case of any critically undercapitalized depository institution-- (I) any advance under this section to such institution is outstanding without
payment having been demanded as of the end of the 5-day period beginning on
the date the institution becomes a critically undercapitalized depository
institution; or (II) any new advance is made to such institution under this section after
the end of such period; and (ii) after the end of that 5-day period, the Deposit Insurance Fund of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation incurs a loss exceeding the loss that
the Corporation would have incurred if it had liquidated that institution
as of the end of that period, the Board shall, subject to the limitations in subparagraph (B), be liable
to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for the excess loss, without
regard to the terms of the advance or any collateral pledged to secure the
advance. (B) The liability of the Board under subparagraph (A) shall not exceed the
lesser of the following: (i) The amount of the loss the Board or any Federal Reserve bank would have
incurred on the increases in the amount of advances made after the 5-day period
referred to in subparagraph (A) if those increased advances had been unsecured. (ii) The interest received on the increases in the amount of advances made
after the 5-day period referred to in subparagraph (A). (C) The Board shall pay the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the amount
of any liability of the Board under subparagraph (A). (D) The Board shall report to the Congress on any excess loss liability it
incurs under subparagraph (A), as limited by subparagraph (B)(i), and the
reasons therefore, not later than 6 months after incurring the liability. 1-090.3 (b)(4) A Federal Reserve bank shall have no obligation to make, increase,
renew, or extend any advance or discount under this Act to any depository
institution. (b)(5)(A) The term "appropriate Federal banking agency" has the same
meaning as in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The term "critically undercapitalized" has the same meaning as in section
38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. (C) The term "depository institution" has the same meaning as in section
3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. (D) The term "undercapitalized depository institution" means any depository
institution which-- (i) is undercapitalized, as defined in section 38 of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act; or (ii) has a composite CAMEL rating of 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions
Rating System (or an equivalent rating by any such agency under a comparable
rating system) as of the most recent examination of such institution. (E) A depository institution is "viable" if the Board or the appropriate
Federal banking agency determines, giving due regard to the economic conditions
and circumstances in the market in which the institution operates, that the
institution-- (i) is not critically undercapitalized; (ii) is not expected to become critically undercapitalized; and (iii) is not expected to be placed in conservatorship or receivership. [12 USC 347b(b). As added by act of Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2279). As amended
by act of Sept. 30, 1996 (110 Stat. 3009-489).] SECTION 11--Powers of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 1-091 The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall be authorized
and empowered: 1-092 Examinations and Reports (a)(1) To examine at its discretion the accounts, books, and affairs
of each Federal reserve bank and of each member bank and to require such statements
and reports as it may deem necessary. The said board shall publish once each
week a statement showing the condition of each Federal reserve bank and a
consolidated statement for all Federal reserve banks. Such statements shall
show in detail the assets and liabilities of the Federal reserve banks, single
and combined, and shall furnish full information regarding the character of
the money held as reserve and the amount, nature, and maturities of the paper
and other investments owned or held by Federal reserve banks. (2) To require any depository institution specified in this paragraph to
make, at such intervals as the Board may prescribe, such reports of its liabilities
and assets as the Board may determine to be necessary or desirable to enable
the Board to discharge its responsibility to monitor and control monetary
and credit aggregates. Such reports shall be made (A) directly to the Board
in the case of member banks and in the case of other depository institutions
whose reserve requirements under section 19 of this Act exceed zero, and (B)
for all other reports to the Board through the (i) Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation in the case of insured State nonmember banks, savings banks, and
mutual savings banks, (ii) National Credit Union Administration Board in the
case of insured credit unions, (iii) the Director of the Office of Thrift
Supervision in the case of any savings association which is an insured depository
institution (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act)
or which is a member as defined in section 2 of the Federal Home Loan Bank
Act, and (iv) such State officer or agency as the Board may designate in the
case of any other type of bank, savings and loan association, or credit union.
The Board shall endeavor to avoid the imposition of unnecessary burdens on
reporting institutions and the duplication of other reporting requirements.
Except as otherwise required by law, any data provided to any department,
agency, or instrumentality of the United States pursuant to other reporting
requirements shall be made available to the Board. The Board may classify
depository institutions for the purposes of this paragraph and may impose
different requirements on each such class. [12 USC 248(a). As amended by acts of March 31, 1980 (94 Stat. 132) and Aug.
9, 1989 (103 Stat. 439).] Rediscounts by One Reserve Bank for Another (b) To permit, or, on the affirmative vote of at least five members
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to require Federal
reserve banks to rediscount the discounted paper of other Federal reserve
banks at rates of interest to be fixed by the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System. [12 USC 248(b). Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-094 Suspension of Reserve Requirements (c) To suspend for a period not exceeding thirty days, and from time
to time to renew such suspension for periods not exceeding fifteen days, any
reserve requirements specified in this Act. [12 USC 248(c). As amended by acts of June 12, 1945 (59 Stat. 237) and March
18, 1968 (82 Stat. 50).] 1-095 Issue and Retirement of Federal Reserve Notes (d) To supervise and regulate through the Secretary of the Treasury
the issue and retirement of Federal reserve notes, except for the cancellation
and destruction, and accounting with respect to such cancellation and destruction,
of notes unfit for circulation, and to prescribe rules and regulations under
which such notes may be delivered by the Secretary of the Treasury to the
Federal reserve agents applying therefor. [12 USC 248(d). As amended by acts of May 20, 1966 (80 Stat. 161) and Sept.
23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2293). For provisions governing the issue of Federal Reserve
notes, see section 16.] 1-096 Reclassification of Reserve Cities (e) To add to the number of cities classified as reserve cities under
existing law in which national banking associations are subject to the reserve
requirements set forth in section twenty of this Act; or to reclassifying
existing reserve cities or to terminate their designation as such. [12 USC 248(e). As amended by act of July 28, 1959 (73 Stat. 264), effective
July 28, 1962. The reference to "section twenty" is an error in the law and
should correctly refer to "section nineteen."] 1-097 Suspension or Removal of Officers and Directors of Reserve Banks (f) To suspend or remove any officer or director of any Federal reserve
bank, the cause of such removal to be forthwith communicated in writing by
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to the removed officer
or director and to said bank. [12 USC 248(f). Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-098 Charging Off Losses of Reserve Banks (g) To require the writing off of doubtful or worthless assets upon
the books and balance sheets of Federal reserve banks. [12 USC 248(g). Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-099 Suspension, Liquidation, or Reorganization of Reserve Banks (h) To suspend, for the violation of any of the provisions of this
Act, the operations of any Federal reserve bank, to take possession thereof,
administer the same during the period of suspension, and, when deemed advisable,
to liquidate or reorganize such bank. [12 USC 248(h). Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-100 Rules and Regulations (i) To require bonds of Federal reserve agents, to make regulations
for the safeguarding of all collateral, bonds, Federal reserve notes, money
or property of any kind deposited in the hands of such agents, and said board
shall perform the duties, functions, or services specified in this Act, and
make all rules and regulations necessary to enable said board effectively
to perform the same. [12 USC 248(i). Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-101 Supervision Over Reserve Banks (j) To exercise general supervision over said Federal reserve banks. [12 USC 248(j). Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-102 Delegation of Functions (k) To delegate, by published order or rule and subject to the Administrative
Procedure Act, any of its functions, other than those relating to rulemaking
or pertaining principally to monetary and credit policies, to one or more
administrative law judges, members or employees of the Board, or Federal Reserve
banks. The assignment of responsibility for the performance of any function
that the Board determines to delegate shall be a function of the Chairman.
The Board shall, upon the vote of one member, review action taken at a delegated
level within such time and in such manner as the Board shall by rule prescribe. [12 USC 248(k). As added by the acts of Nov. 5, 1966 (80 Stat. 1314) and
March 27, 1978 (92 Stat. 183).] 1-103 Employees of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (l) To employ such attorneys, experts, assistants, clerks, or other
employees as may be deemed necessary to conduct the business of the board.
All salaries and fees shall be fixed in advance by said board and shall be
paid in the same manner as the salaries of the members of said board. All
such attorneys, experts, assistants, clerks, and other employees shall be
appointed without regard to the provisions of the Act of January sixteenth,
eighteen hundred and eighty-three (volume twenty-two, United States Statutes
at large, page four hundred and three), and amendments thereto, or any rule
or regulation made in pursuance thereof: Provided, That nothing herein shall
prevent the President from placing said employees in the classified service. [12 USC 248(l). Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-104 Loans by Member Banks on Stock or Bond Collateral [Subsection (m) (12 USC 248(m)) was repealed by act of Nov. 12, 1999
(113 Stat. 1479).] 1-104.1 Examination of Depository Institutions and Affiliates (n) To examine, at the Board's discretion, any depository institution,
and any affiliate of such depository institution, in connection with any advance
to, any discount of any instrument for, or any request for any such advance
or discount by, such depository institution under this Act. [12 USC 248(n). As added by act of Dec. 19, 1991. The original subsection
(n), which authorized the Secretary of the Treasury, as necessary, to require
the payment and delivery of all gold coin, gold bullion, and gold certificates
to the Treasurer of the United States in exchange for another form of U.S.
currency, was repealed by act of Sept. 13, 1982 (96 Stat. 1068).] 1-104.2 Appointment of Conservator or Receiver (o) The Board may appoint the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
as conservator or receiver for a State member bank under section 11(c)(9)
of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. [12 USC 248(o). As added by act of Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2273) and redesignated
by act of Oct. 28, 1992 (106 Stat. 4080).] 1-104.3 Authority (p) The Board may act in its own name and through its own attorneys
in enforcing any provision of this title, regulations promulgated hereunder,
or any other law or regulation, or in any action, suit, or proceeding to which
the Board is a party and which involves the Board's regulation or supervision
of any bank, bank holding company (as defined in section 2 of the Bank Holding
Company Act of 1956), or other entity, or the administration of its operations. [12 USC 248(p). As added by act of Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2232).] 1-104.4 Uniform Protection Authority for Federal Reserve Facilities
(q)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to authorize personnel
to act as law enforcement officers to protect and safeguard the premises,
grounds, property, personnel, including members of the Board, of the Board,
or any Federal reserve bank, and operations conducted by or on behalf of the
Board or a reserve bank.
(2) The Board may, subject to the regulations prescribed under paragraph
(5), delegate authority to a Federal reserve bank to authorize personnel to
act as law enforcement officers to protect and safeguard the bank's premises,
grounds, property, personnel, and operations conducted by or on behalf of
the bank.
(3) Law enforcement officers designated or authorized by the Board or a reserve
bank under paragraph (1) or (2) are authorized while on duty to carry firearms
and make arrests without warrants for any offense against the United States
committed in their presence, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of
the United States committed or being committed within the buildings and grounds
of the Board or a reserve bank if they have reasonable grounds to believe
that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such a felony.
Such officers shall have access to law enforcement information that may be
necessary for the protection of the property or personnel of the Board or
a reserve bank.
(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term “law enforcement officers”
means personnel who have successfully completed law enforcement training and
are authorized to carry firearms and make arrests pursuant to this subsection.
(5) The law enforcement authorities provided for in this subsection may be
exercised only pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Board and approved
by the Attorney General.
[12 USC 248(q). As added by act of Oct. 26, 2001 (115 Stat. 333).]
1-104.5 Board Action in Unusual and Exigent Cicumstances
(r)(1) Any action that this Act provides may be taken only upon the
affirmative vote of 5 members of the Board may be taken upon the unanimous
vote of all members then in office if there are fewer than 5 members in office
at the time of the action.
(2)(A) Any action that the Board is otherwise authorized to take under section
13(3) may be taken upon the unanimous vote of all available members then in
office, if--
(i) at least 2 members are available and all available members participate
in the action;
(ii) the available members unanimously determine that--
(I) unusual and exigent circumstances exist and the borrower is unable to
secure adequate credit accommodations from other sources;
(II) action on the matter is necessary to prevent, correct, or mitigate serious
harm to the economy or the stability of the financial system of the United
States;
(III) despite the use of all means available (including all available telephonic,
telegraphic, and other electronic means), the other members of the Board have
not been able to be contacted on the matter; and
(IV) action on the matter is required before the number of Board members
otherwise required to vote on the matter can be contacted through any available
means (including all available telephonic, telegraphic, and other electronic
means); and
(iii) any credit extended by a Federal reserve bank pursuant to such action
is payable upon demand of the Board.
(B) The available members of the Board shall document in writing the determinations
required by subparagraph (A)(ii), and such written findings shall be included
in the record of the action and in the official minutes of the Board, and
copies of such record shall be provided as soon as practicable to the members
of the Board who were not available to participate in the action and to the
Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate
and to the Chairman of the Committee on Financial Services of the House of
Representatives.
[12 USC 248(r). As added by act of Nov. 26, 2002 (116 Stat. 2340).]
SECTION 11A--Pricing of Services 1-105 (a) Not later than the first day of the sixth month after the date of
enactment of the Monetary Control Act of 1980, the Board shall publish
for public comment a set of pricing principles in accordance with this section
and a proposed schedule of fees based upon those principles for Federal Reserve
bank services to depository institutions, and not later than the first day
of the eighteenth month after the date of enactment of the Monetary Control
Act of 1980, the Board shall begin to put into effect a schedule of fees for
such services which is based on those principles. (b) The services which shall be covered by the schedule of fees under
subsection (a) are-- (1) currency and coin services; (2) check clearing and collection services; (3) wire transfer services; (4) automated clearinghouse services; (5) settlement services; (6) securities safekeeping services; (7) Federal Reserve float; and (8) any new services which the Federal Reserve System offers, including but
not limited to payment services to effectuate the electronic transfer of funds. (c) The schedule of fees prescribed pursuant to this section shall be based
on the following principles: (1) All Federal Reserve bank services covered by the fee schedule shall be
priced explicitly. (2) All Federal Reserve bank services covered by the fee schedule shall be
available to nonmember depository institutions and such services shall be
priced at the same fee schedule applicable to member banks, except that nonmembers
shall be subject to any other terms, including a requirement of balances sufficient
for clearing purposes, that the Board may determine are applicable to member
banks. (3) Over the long run, fees shall be established on the basis of all direct
and indirect costs actually incurred in providing the Federal Reserve services
priced, including interest on items credited prior to actual collection, overhead,
and an allocation of imputed costs which takes into account the taxes that
would have been paid and the return on capital that would have been provided
had the services been furnished by a private business firm, except that the
pricing principles shall give due regard to competitive factors and the provision
of an adequate level of such services nationwide. (4) Interest on items credited prior to collection shall be charged at the
current rate applicable in the market for Federal funds. (d) The Board shall require reductions in the operating budgets of the
Federal Reserve banks commensurate with any actual or projected decline
in the volume of services to be provided by such banks. The full amount of
any savings so realized shall be paid into the United States Treasury. 1-105.1 (e) All depository institutions, as defined in section 19(b)(1) (12
U.S.C. 461(b)(1)), may receive for deposit and as deposits any evidences of
transaction accounts, as defined by section 19(b)(1) (12 U.S.C. 461(b)(1))
from other depository institutions, as defined in section 19(b)(1) (12 U.S.C.
461(b)(1)) or from any office of any Federal Reserve bank without regard to
any Federal or State law restricting the number or the physical location or
locations of such depository institutions. [12 USC 248a. As added by acts of March 31, 1980 (94 Stat. 140) and Aug.
10, 1987 (101 Stat. 652).] SECTION 11B--Annual Independent Audits of Federal Reserve Banks and Board 1-105.5 The Board shall order an annual independent audit of the financial statements
of each Federal reserve bank and the Board. [12 USC 248b. As added by act of Nov. 12, 1999 (113 Stat. 1475).] SECTION 12--Federal Advisory Council 1-106 1. Creation, Members, and Meetings There is hereby created a Federal Advisory Council, which shall consist of
as many members as there are Federal reserve districts. Each Federal reserve
bank by its board of directors shall annually select from its own Federal
reserve district one member of said council, who shall receive such compensation
and allowances as may be fixed by his board of directors subject to the approval
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The meetings of said
advisory council shall be held at Washington, District of Columbia, at least
four times each year, and oftener if called by the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System. The council may in addition to the meetings above
provided for hold such other meetings in Washington, District of Columbia,
or elsewhere, as it may deem necessary, may select its own officers and adopt
its own methods of procedure, and a majority of its members shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. Vacancies in the council shall be
filled by the respective reserve banks, and members selected to fill vacancies,
shall serve for the unexpired term. [12 USC 261. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-107 2. Powers The Federal Advisory Council shall have power, by itself or through its officers,
(1) to confer directly with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System on general business conditions; (2) to make oral or written representations
concerning matters within the jurisdiction of said board; (3) to call for
information and to make recommendations in regard to discount rates, rediscount
business, note issues, reserve conditions in the various districts, the purchase
and sale of gold or securities by reserve banks, open-market operations by
said banks, and the general affairs of the reserve banking system. [12 USC 262. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] SECTION 12A--Federal Open Market Committee 1-108 Creation, Members, and Meetings (a) There is hereby created a Federal Open Market Committee (hereinafter
referred to as the "Committee"), which shall consist of the members of the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and five representatives
of the Federal Reserve banks to be selected as hereinafter provided. Such
representatives shall be presidents or first vice presidents of Federal Reserve
banks and, beginning with the election for the term commencing March 1, 1943,
shall be elected annually as follows: One by the board of directors of the
Federal Reserve Bank of New York, one by the boards of directors of the Federal
Reserve Banks of Boston, Philadelphia, and Richmond, one by the boards of
directors of the Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland and Chicago, one by the
boards of directors of the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Dallas, and St.
Louis, and one by the boards of directors of the Federal Reserve Banks of
Minneapolis, Kansas City, and San Francisco. In such elections each board
of directors shall have one vote; and the details of such elections may be
governed by regulations prescribed by the committee, which may be amended
from time to time. An alternate to serve in the absence of each such representative
shall likewise be a president or first vice president of a Federal Reserve
bank and shall be elected annually in the same manner. The meetings of said
committee shall be held at Washington, District of Columbia, at least four
times each year upon the call of the chairman of the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System or at the request of any three members of the Committee. [12 USC 263(a). As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 168); completely
revised by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 705); and further amended by act
of July 7, 1942 (56 Stat. 647).] 1-109 Participation of Reserve Banks; Regulations of Committee (b) No Federal Reserve bank shall engage or decline to engage in open-market
operations under section 14 of this Act except in accordance with the direction
of and regulations adopted by the Committee. The Committee shall consider,
adopt, and transmit to the several Federal Reserve banks, regulations relating
to the open-market transactions of such banks. [12 USC 263(b). As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 168); and amended
by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 706).] 1-110 Governing Principles (c) The time, character, and volume of all purchases and sales of
paper described in section 14 of this Act as eligible for open-market operations
shall be governed with a view to accommodating commerce and business and with
regard to their bearing upon the general credit situation of the country. [12 USC 263(c). As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 168); and reenacted
without change by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 706).] SECTION 13--Powers of Federal Reserve Banks 1-111 1. Receipt of Deposits and Collections Any Federal reserve bank may receive from any of its member banks, or other
depository institutions, and from the United States, deposits of current funds
in lawful money, national-bank notes, Federal reserve notes, or checks, and
drafts, payable upon presentation, or other items, and also, for collection,
maturing notes and bills; or, solely for purposes of exchange or of collection,
may receive from other Federal reserve banks deposits of current funds in
lawful money, national-bank notes, or checks upon other Federal reserve banks,
and checks and drafts, payable upon presentation within its district, or other
items, and maturing notes and bills payable within its district; or, solely
for the purposes of exchange or of collection, may receive from any nonmember
bank or trust company or other depository institution deposits of current
funds in lawful money, national-bank notes, Federal reserve notes, checks
and drafts payable upon presentation or other items, or maturing notes and
bills: Provided, Such nonmember bank or trust company or other depository
institution maintains with the Federal reserve bank of its district a balance
in such amount as the Board determines taking into account items in transit,
services provided by the Federal Reserve Bank, and other factors as the Board
may deem appropriate; Provided further, That nothing in this or any other
section of this Act shall be construed as prohibiting a member or nonmember
bank or other depository institution from making reasonable charges, to be
determined and regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System, but in no case to exceed 10 cents per $100 or fraction thereof, based
on the total of checks and drafts presented at any one time, for collection
or payment of checks and drafts and remission therefor by exchange or otherwise;
but no such charges shall be made against the Federal reserve banks. [12 USC 342. As amended by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 752), which completely
revised this section; June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 234); and March 31, 1980 (94
Stat. 139). With respect to the receipt by Reserve Banks of checks and drafts
on deposit, see also section 16.] 2. Discount of Commercial, Agricultural, and Industrial Paper Upon the indorsement of any of its member banks, which shall be deemed a
waiver of demand, notice and protest by such bank as to its own indorsement
exclusively, any Federal reserve bank may discount notes, drafts, and bills
of exchange arising out of actual commercial transactions; that is, notes,
drafts, and bills of exchange issued or drawn for agricultural, industrial,
or commercial purposes, or the proceeds of which have been used, or are to
be used, for such purposes, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System to have the right to determine or define the character of the paper
thus eligible for discount, within the meaning of this Act. Nothing in this
Act contained shall be construed to prohibit such notes, drafts, and bills
of exchange, secured by staple agricultural products, or other goods, wares,
or merchandise from being eligible for such discount, and the notes, drafts,
and bills of exchange of factors issued as such making advances exclusively
to producers of staple agricultural products in their raw state shall be eligible
for such discount; but such definition shall not include notes, drafts, or
bills covering merely investments or issued or drawn for the purpose of carrying
or trading in stocks, bonds, or other investment securities, except bonds
and notes of the government of the United States. Notes, drafts, and bills
admitted to discount under the terms of this paragraph must have a maturity
at the time of discount of not more than 90 days, exclusive of grace. [12 USC 343. As amended by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 752), which completely
revised this section; and by act of March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1478). As used
in this paragraph the phrase "bonds and notes of Government of the United
States" includes Treasury bills or certificates of indebtedness. (See act
of June 17, 1929, amending section 5 of Second Liberty Bond Act of Sept. 24,
1917). As to eligibility for discount under this paragraph of notes representing
loans to finance building construction, see this act, section 24).] 3. Discounts for Individuals, Partnerships, and Corporations In unusual and exigent circumstances, the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System, by the affirmative vote of not less than five members, may
authorize any Federal reserve bank, during such periods as the said board
may determine, at rates established in accordance with the provisions of section
14, subdivision (d), of this Act, to discount for any individual, partnership,
or corporation, notes, drafts, and bills of exchange when such notes, drafts,
and bills of exchange are indorsed or otherwise secured to the satisfaction
of the Federal Reserve bank: Provided, That before discounting any such note,
draft, or bill of exchange for an individual, partnership, or corporation
the Federal reserve bank shall obtain evidence that such individual, partnership,
or corporation is unable to secure adequate credit accommodations from other
banking institutions. All such discounts for individuals, partnerships, or
corporations shall be subject to such limitations, restrictions, and regulations
as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe. [12 USC 343. As added by act of July 21, 1932 (47 Stat. 715); and amended
by acts of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 714) and Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2386.] 4. Discount or Purchase of Sight Drafts Upon the indorsement of any of its member banks, which shall be deemed a
waiver of demand, notice, and protest by such bank as to its own indorsement
exclusively, and subject to regulations and limitations to be prescribed by
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, any Federal reserve
bank may discount or purchase bills of exchange payable at sight or on demand
which grow out of the domestic shipment or the exportation of nonperishable,
readily marketable agricultural and other staples and are secured by bills
of lading or other shipping documents conveying or securing title to such
staples: Provided, That all such bills of exchange shall be forwarded promptly
for collection, and demand for payment shall be made with reasonable promptness
after the arrival of such staples at their destination: Provided further,
that no such bill shall in any event be held by or for the account of a Federal
reserve bank for a period in excess of ninety days. In discounting such bills
Federal reserve banks may compute the interest to be deducted on the basis
of the estimated life of each bill and adjust the discount after payment of
such bills to conform to the actual life thereof. [12 USC 344. As added by act of March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1479); and amended
by act of May 29, 1928 (45 Stat. 975).] 5. Limitation on Discount of Paper of One Borrower The aggregate of notes, drafts, and bills upon which any person, copartnership,
association, or corporation is liable as maker, acceptor, indorser, drawer,
or guarantor, rediscounted for any member bank, shall at no time exceed the
amount for which such person, copartnership, association, or corporation may
lawfully become liable to a national banking association under the terms of
section 5200 of the Revised Statutes, as amended: Provided, however, That
nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to change the character or class
of paper now eligible for rediscount by Federal reserve banks. [12 USC 345. As reenacted without change by act of March 3, 1915 (38 Stat.
958); and amended by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 752), which completely
revised this section; and by act of April 12, 1930 (46 Stat. 162). ] 6. Discount of Acceptances Any Federal reserve bank may discount acceptances of the kinds hereinafter
described, which have a maturity at the time of discount of not more than
90 days' sight, exclusive of days of grace, and which are indorsed by at least
one member bank: Provided, That such acceptances if drawn for an agricultural
purpose and secured at the time of acceptance by warehouse receipts or other
such documents conveying or securing title covering readily marketable staples
may be discounted with a maturity at the time of discount of not more than
six months' sight exclusive of days of grace. [12 USC 346. As amended by act of March 3, 1915 (38 Stat. 958); by act of
Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 752), which completely revised this section; and by
act of March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1479).] 7. Banker's Acceptances (7)(A) Any member bank and any Federal or State branch or agency of a foreign
bank subject to reserve requirements under section 7 of the International
Banking Act of 1978 (hereinafter in this paragraph referred to as "institutions"),
may accept drafts or bills of exchange drawn upon it having not more than
six months' sight to run, exclusive of days of grace -- (i) which grow out of transactions involving the importation or exportation
of goods; (ii) which grow out of transactions involving the domestic shipment of goods;
or (iii) which are secured at the time of acceptance by a warehouse receipt
or other such document conveying or securing title covering readily marketable
staples. (B) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), no institution shall accept such
bills, or be obligated for a participation share in such bills, in an amount
equal at any time in the aggregate to more than 150 per centum of its paid
up and unimpaired capital stock and surplus or, in the case of a United States
branch or agency of a foreign bank, its dollar equivalent as determined by
the Board under subparagraph (H). 1-117.1 (C) The Board, under such conditions as it may prescribe, may authorize,
by regulation or order, any institution to accept such bills, or be obligated
for a participation share in such bills, in an amount not exceeding at any
time in the aggregate 200 per centum of its paid up and unimpaired capital
stock and surplus or, in the case of a United States branch or agency of a
foreign bank, its dollar equivalent as determined by the Board under subparagraph
(H). (D) Notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (C), with respect to any institution,
the aggregate acceptances, including obligations for a participation share
in such acceptances, growing out of domestic transactions shall not exceed
50 per centum of the aggregate of all acceptances, including obligations for
a participation share in such acceptances, authorized for such institution
under this paragraph. 1-117.2 (E) No institution shall accept bills, or be obligated for a participation
share in such bills, whether in a foreign or domestic transaction, for any
one person, partnership, corporation, association or other entity in an amount
equal at any time in the aggregate to more than 10 per centum of its paid
up and unimpaired capital stock and surplus, or, in the case of a United States
branch or agency of a foreign bank, its dollar equivalent as determined by
the Board under subparagraph (H), unless the institution is secured either
by attached documents or by some other actual security growing out of the
same transaction as the acceptance. (F) With respect to an institution which issues an acceptance, the limitations
contained in this paragraph shall not apply to that portion of an acceptance
which is issued by such institution and which is covered by a participation
agreement sold to another institution. 1-117.3 (G) In order to carry out the purposes of this paragraph, the Board may define
any of the terms used in this paragraph, and, with respect to institutions
which do not have capital or capital stock, the Board shall define an equivalent
measure to which the limitations contained in this paragraph shall apply. (H) Any limitation or restriction in this paragraph based on paid-up and
unimpaired capital stock and surplus of an institution shall be deemed to
refer, with respect to a United States branch or agency of a foreign bank,
to the dollar equivalent of the paid-up capital stock and surplus of the foreign
bank, as determined by the Board, and if the foreign bank has more than one
United States branch or agency, the business transacted by all such branches
and agencies shall be aggregated in determining compliance with the limitation
or restriction. [Formerly 12 USC 372, as amended by act of March 3, 1915 (38 Stat. 958);
by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 752), which completely revised this section;
and by acts of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 235) and Oct. 8, 1982 (96 Stat. 1239).
Omitted from the U.S. Code.] 8. Advances to Member Banks on Promissory Notes Any Federal reserve bank may make advances for periods not exceeding fifteen
days to its member banks on their promissory notes secured by the deposit
or pledge of bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness, or Treasury bills
of the United States, or by the deposit or pledge of debentures or other such
obligations of Federal intermediate credit banks which are eligible for purchase
by Federal reserve banks under section 13a of this Act, or by the deposit
or pledge of bonds issued under the pro visions of subsection (c) of section
4 of the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, as amended; and any Federal reserve
bank may make advances for periods not exceeding ninety days to its member
banks on their promissory notes secured by such notes, drafts, bills of exchange,
or bankers' acceptances as are eligible for rediscount or for purchase by
Federal reserve banks under the provisions of this Act, or secured by such
obligations as are eligible for purchase under section 14(b) of this Act.
All such advances shall be made at rates to be established by such Federal
reserve banks, such rates to be subject to the review and determination of
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. If any member bank to
which any such advance has been made shall, during the life or continuance
of such advance, and despite an official warning of the reserve bank of the
district or of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to the
contrary, increase its outstanding loans secured by collateral in the form
of stocks, bonds, debentures, or other such obligations, or loans made to
members of any organized stock exchange, investment house, or dealer in securities,
upon any obligation, note, or bill, secured or unsecured, for the purpose
of purchasing and/or carrying stocks, bonds, or other investment securities
(except obligations of the United States) such advance shall be deemed immediately
due and payable, and such member bank shall be ineligible as a borrower at
the reserve bank of the district under the provisions of this paragraph for
such period as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall
determine: Provided, That no temporary carrying or clearance loans made solely
for the purpose of facilitating the purchase or delivery of securities offered
for public subscription shall be included in the loans referred to in this
paragraph. [12 USC 347. As added by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 753), which completely
revised this section; and amended by acts of May 19, 1932 (47 Stat. 160);
May 12, 1933 (48 Stat. 46); June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 180); Jan. 31, 1934 (48
Stat. 348); April 27, 1934 (48 Stat. 646); Oct. 4, 1961 (75 Stat. 773); and
Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856).] 9. Aggregate Liabilities of National Banks Repealed by act of Oct. 15, 1982 (96 Stat. 1510). 10. Regulation by Board of Governors of Discounts, Purchases and Sales The discount and rediscount and the purchase and sale by any Federal reserve
bank of any bills receivable and of domestic and foreign bills of exchange,
and of acceptances authorized by this Act, shall be subject to such restrictions,
limitations, and regulations as may be imposed by the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System. [Omitted from U.S. Code. As amended by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 753),
which completely revised this section.] 1-121 11. National Banks as Insurance Agents or Real Estate Loan Brokers That in addition to the powers now vested by law in national banking associations
organized under the laws of the United States any such association located
and doing business in any place the population of which does not exceed five
thousand inhabitants, as shown by the last preceding decennial census, may,
under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Comptroller of
the Currency, act as the agent for any fire, life, or other insurance company
authorized by the authorities of the State in which said bank is located to
do business in said State, by soliciting and selling insurance and collecting
premiums on policies issued by such company; and may receive for services
so rendered such fees or commissions as may be agreed upon between the said
association and the insurance company for which it may act as agent; and may
also act as the broker or agent for others in making or procuring loans on
real estate located within one hundred miles of the place in which said bank
may be located, receiving for such services a reasonable fee or commission:
Provided, however, That no such bank shall in any case guarantee either the
principal or interest of any such loans or assume or guarantee the payment
of any premium on insurance policies issued through its agency by its principal:
And provided further, That the bank shall not guarantee the truth of any statement
made by an assured in filing his application for insurance. [Omitted from U.S. Code. As added by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 753),
which completely revised this section. 1-122 12. Bank Acceptances to Create Dollar Exchange Any member bank may accept drafts or bills of exchange drawn upon it having
not more than three months' sight to run, exclusive of days of grace, drawn
under regulations to be prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System by banks or bankers in foreign countries or dependencies or
insular possessions of the United States for the purpose of furnishing dollar
exchange as required by the usages of trade in the respective countries, dependencies,
or insular possessions. Such drafts or bills may be acquired by Federal reserve
banks in such amounts and subject to such regulations, restrictions, and limitations
as may be prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System:
Provided, however, That no member bank shall accept such drafts or bills of
exchange referred to 1 this paragraph for any one bank to an amount exceeding
in the aggregate ten per centum of the paid-up and unimpaired capital and
surplus of the accepting bank unless the draft or bill of exchange is accompanied
by documents conveying or securing title or by some other adequate security:
Provided further, That no member bank shall accept such drafts or bills in
an amount exceeding at any time the aggregate of one-half of its paid-up and
unimpaired capital and surplus. [Formerly 12 USC 373, as added by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 754), which
completely revised this section. Not codified to the Federal Reserve Act.
Omitted from the U.S. Code.] 13. Advances to Individuals, Partnerships, and Corporations on Obligations
of United States Subject to such limitations, restrictions and regulations as the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe, any Federal reserve
bank may make advances to any individual, partnership or corporation on the
promissory notes of such individual, partnership or corporation secured by
direct obligations of the United States or by any obligation which is a direct
obligation of, or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by, any agency
of the United States. Such advances shall be made for periods not exceeding
90 days and shall bear interest at rates fixed from time to time by the Federal
reserve bank, subject to the review and determination of the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System. [12 USC 347c. As added by act of March 9, 1933 (48 Stat. 7) and amended by
act of Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856).] 14. Receipt of Deposits from, Discount Paper Endorsed by, and Advances
to Foreign Banks Subject to such restrictions, limitations, and regulations as may be imposed
by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, each Federal Reserve
bank may receive deposits from, discount paper endorsed by, and make advances
to any branch or agency of a foreign bank in the same manner and to the same
extent that it may exercise such powers with respect to a member bank if such
branch or agency is maintaining reserves with such Reserve bank pursuant to
section 7 of the International Banking Act of 1978. In exercising any such
powers with respect to any such branch or agency, each Federal Reserve bank
shall give due regard to account balances being maintained by such branch
or agency with such Reserve bank and the proportion of the assets of such
branch or agency being held as reserves under section 7 of the International
Banking Act of 1978. For the purposes of this paragraph, the terms "branch",
"agency", and "foreign bank" shall have the same meanings assigned to them
in section 1 of the International Banking Act of 1978. [12 USC 347d. As added by act of Sept. 17, 1978 (92 Stat. 621). ] SECTION 13A--Discount of Agricultural Paper 1. Authority of Federal Reserve Banks to Discount Agricultural Paper Upon the indorsement of any of its member banks, which shall be deemed a
waiver of demand, notice, and protest by such bank as to its own indorsement
exclusively, any Federal reserve bank may, subject to regulations and limitations
to be prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System,
discount notes, drafts, and bills of exchange issued or drawn for an agricultural
purpose, or based upon live stock, and having a maturity, at the time of discount,
exclusive of days of grace, not exceeding nine months, and such notes, drafts,
and bills of exchange may be offered as collateral security for the issuance
of Federal reserve notes under the provisions of section 16 of this Act: Provided,
That notes, drafts, and bills of exchange with maturities in excess of six
months shall not be eligible as a basis for the issuance of Federal reserve
notes unless secured by warehouse receipts or other such negotiable documents
conveying or securing title to readily marketable staple agricultural products
or by chattel mortgage upon live stock which is being fattened for market. [12 USC 348. As added by act of March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1479). ] 2. Rediscounts for, and Discount of Notes Payable to, Federal Intermediate
Credit Banks That any Federal reserve bank may, subject to regulations and limitations
to be prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System,
rediscount such notes, drafts, and bills for any Federal Intermediate Credit
Bank, except that no Federal reserve bank shall rediscount for a Federal Intermediate
Credit Bank any such note or obligation which bears the indorsement of a nonmember
State bank or trust company which is eligible for membership in the Federal
reserve system, in accordance with section 9 of this Act. Any Federal reserve
bank may also, subject to regulations and limitations to be prescribed by
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, discount notes payable
to and bearing the indorsement of any Federal intermediate credit bank, covering
loans or advances made by such bank pursuant to the provisions of section
202(a) of Title II of the Federal Farm Loan Act, as amended (U.S.C., title
12, ch. 8, sec. 1031), which have maturities at the time of discount of not
more than nine months, exclusive of days of grace, and which are secured by
notes, drafts, or bills of exchange eligible for rediscount by Federal Reserve
banks. [12 USC 349. As added by act of March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1480); and amended
by act of May 19, 1932 (47 Stat. 160).] 3. Purchase and Sale of Debentures of Federal Intermediate Credit Banks Any Federal reserve bank may also buy and sell debentures and other such
obligations issued by a Federal Intermediate Credit Bank or by a National
Agricultural Credit Corporation, but only to the same extent as and subject
to the same limitations as those upon which it may buy and sell bonds issued
under Title I of the Federal Farm Loan Act. [12 USC 350. As added by act of March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1480). The meaning
of the term "debentures", as used above, was affected by act of Aug. 19, 1937
(50 Stat. 718), 12 USC 1040, which provides: "The terms `debenture' and `debentures', when used in any Act of Congress,
whenever enacted, except the Federal Farm Loan Act, relating to the purchase,
sale, or use as security, of debentures issued by or for the benefit and account
of any Federal intermediate credit bank or banks, shall be deemed to mean
debentures issued by any such bank individually and consolidated debentures
issued by such banks acting together."] 4. Paper of Cooperative Marketing Associations Notes, drafts, bills of exchange or acceptances issued or drawn by cooperative
marketing associations composed of producers of agricultural products shall
be deemed to have been issued or drawn for an agricultural purpose, within
the meaning of this section, if the proceeds thereof have been or are to be
advanced by such association to any members thereof for an agricultural purpose,
or have been or are to be used by such association in making payments to any
members thereof on account of agricultural products delivered by such members
to the association, or if such proceeds have been or are to be used by such
association to meet expenditures incurred or to be incurred by the association
in connection with the grading, processing, packing, preparation for market,
or marketing of any agricultural product handled by such association for any
of its members: Provided, That the express enumeration in this paragraph of
certain classes of paper of cooperative marketing associations as eligible
for rediscount shall not be construed as rendering ineligible any other class
of paper of such associations which is now eligible for rediscount. [12 USC 351. As added by act of March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1480). ] 5. Limitations The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may, by regulation,
limit to a percentage of the assets of a Federal reserve bank the amount of
notes, drafts, acceptances, or bills having a maturity in excess of three
months, but not exceeding six months, exclusive of days of grace, which may
be discounted by such bank, and the amount of notes, drafts, bills, or acceptance
having a maturity in excess of six months, but not exceeding nine months,
which may be rediscounted by such bank. [12 USC 352. As added by act of March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1480). ] SECTION 14--Open Market Operations 1-129 Purchase and Sale of Cable Transfers, Bank Acceptances and Bills of Exchange Any Federal reserve bank may, under rules and regulations prescribed by the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, purchase and sell in the
open market, at home or abroad, either from or to domestic or foreign banks,
firms, corporations, or individuals, cable transfers and bankers' acceptances
and bills of exchange of the kinds and maturities by this Act made eligible
for rediscount, with or without the indorsement of a member bank. [12 USC 353. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-130 Dealings In, and Loans On, Gold Every Federal reserve bank shall have power: (a) To deal in gold coin and bullion at home or abroad, to make loans
thereon, exchange Federal reserve notes for gold, gold coin, or gold certificates,
and to contract for loans of gold coin or bullion, giving therefor, when necessary,
acceptable security, including the hypothecation of United States bonds or
other securities which Federal reserve banks are authorized to hold; [12 USC 354. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. See also
1-417 through 1-419.] 1-131 Purchase and Sale of Obligations of United States, States, Counties, etc.,
and of Foreign Governments (b)(1) To buy and sell, at home or abroad, bonds and notes of the
United States, bonds issued under the provisions of subsection (c) of section
4 of the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, as amended, and having maturities
from date of purchase of not exceeding six months, and bills, notes, revenue
bonds, and warrants with a maturity from date of purchase of not exceeding
six months, issued in anticipation of the collection of taxes or in anticipation
of the receipt of assured revenues by any State, county, district, political
subdivision, or municipality in the continental United States, including irrigation,
drainage and reclamation districts, and obligations of, or fully guaranteed
as to principal and interest by, a foreign government or agency thereof, such
purchases to be made in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Notwithstanding any
other provision of this chapter, any bonds, notes, or other obligations which
are direct obligations of the United States or which are fully guaranteed
by the United States as to the principal and interest may be bought and sold
without regard to maturities but only in the open market. (2) To buy and sell in the open market, under the direction and regulations
of the Federal Open Market Committee, any obligation which is a direct obligation
of, or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by, any agency of the
United States. [12 USC 355. As amended by acts of Jan. 31, 1934 (48 Stat. 348); April 27,
1934 (48 Stat. 646); Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 706); March 27, 1942 (56 Stat.
180); April 28, 1947 (61 Stat. 56); June 30, 1950 (64 Stat. 307); June 23,
1952 (66 Stat. 154); June 29, 1954 (68 Stat. 329); June 25, 1956 (70 Stat.
339); June 30, 1958 (72 Stat. 261); July 1, 1960 (74 Stat. 295); Oct. 4, 1961
(75 Stat. 773); June 28, 1962 (76 Stat. 112); June 30, 1964 (78 Stat. 235);
June 30, 1966 (80 Stat. 235); Sept. 21, 1966 (80 Stat. 825) (as amended by
acts of Sept. 21, 1967 (81 Stat. 226) and Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856); May
4, 1968 (82 Stat. 113); July 31, 1970 (84 Stat. 668); July 2, 1971 (85 Stat.
100); Aug. 14, 1973 (87 Stat. 314); Oct. 28, 1974 (88 Stat. 1505); Nov. 12,
1975 (89 Stat. 638); April 19, 1977 (91 Stat. 49); Oct. 12, 1977 (91 Stat.
1131); Nov. 7, 1977 (91 Stat. 1256); June 8, 1979 (93 Stat. 35); and March
31, 1980 (94 Stat. 140). See also 1-300 and 1-422. The "continental United
States" is defined in paragraph 3 of section 1 of the Federal Reserve Act,
so as to mean the "States of the United States and the District of Columbia."] 1-132 Purchase and Sale of Bills of Exchange (c) To purchase from member banks and to sell, with or without its
indorsement, bills of exchange arising out of commercial transactions, as
hereinbefore defined; [12 USC 356. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] Rates of Discount (d) To establish from time to time, subject to review and determination
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, rates of discount
to be charged by the Federal reserve bank for each class of paper, which shall
be fixed with a view of accommodating commerce and business; but each such
bank shall establish such rates every fourteen days, or oftener if deemed
necessary by the Board; [12 USC 357. As amended by acts of April 13, 1920 (41 Stat. 550); March 4,
1923 (42 Stat. 1480); Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 706).] 1-134 Foreign Correspondents and Agencies (e) To establish accounts with other Federal reserve banks for exchange
purposes and, with the consent or upon the order and direction of the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and under regulations to be prescribed
by said board, to open and maintain accounts in foreign countries, appoint
correspondents, and establish agencies in such countries wheresoever it may
be deemed best for the purpose of purchasing, selling, and collecting bills
of exchange, and to buy and sell, with or without its indorsement, through
such correspondents or agencies, bills of exchange (or acceptances) arising
out of actual commercial transactions which have not more than ninety days
to run, exclusive of days of grace, and which bear the signature of two or
more responsible parties, and, with the consent of the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, to open and maintain banking accounts for such
foreign correspondents or agencies, or for foreign banks or bankers, or for
foreign states as defined in section 25(b) of this Act. Whenever any such
account has been opened or agency or correspondent has been appointed by a
Federal reserve bank, with the consent of or under the order and direction
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, any other Federal
reserve bank may, with the consent and approval of the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, be permitted to carry on or conduct, through
the Federal reserve bank opening such account or appointing such agency or
correspondent, any transaction authorized by this section under rules and
regulations to be prescribed by the board. [12 USC 358. As amended by acts of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 754); June 21,
1917 (40 Stat. 235); April 7, 1941 (55 Stat. 131).] 1-135 Purchase and Sale of Acceptances of Federal Intermediate Credit Banks (f) To purchase and sell in the open market, either from or to domestic
banks, firms, corporations, or individuals, acceptances of Federal Intermediate
Credit Banks and of National Agricultural Credit Corporations, whenever the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall declare that the public
interest so requires. [12 USC 359. As added by act of March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1480). ] 1-136 Relationships and Transactions with Foreign Banks and Bankers (g) The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall exercise
special supervision over all relationships and transactions of any kind entered
into by any Federal reserve bank with any foreign bank or banker, or with
any group of foreign banks or bankers, and all such relationships and transactions
shall be subject to such regulations, conditions, and limitations as the Board
may prescribe. No officer or other representative of any Federal reserve bank
shall conduct negotiations of any kind with the officers or representatives
of any foreign bank or banker without first obtaining the permission of the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System shall have the right, in its discretion, to be
represented in any conference or negotiations by such representative or representatives
as the Board may designate. A full report of all conferences or negotiations,
and all understandings or agreements arrived at or transactions agreed upon,
and all other material facts appertaining to such conferences or negotiations,
shall be filed with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in
writing by a duly authorized officer of each Federal reserve bank which shall
have participated in such conferences or negotiations. [12 USC 348a. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 181). ] SECTION 15--Government Deposits 1-138 1. Federal Reserve Banks as Depositaries and Fiscal Agents of United States The moneys held in the general fund of the Treasury, except the five per
centum fund for the redemption of outstanding national-bank notes may, upon
the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, be deposited in Federal reserve
banks, which banks, when required by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall
act as fiscal agents of the United States; and the revenues of the Government
or any part thereof may be deposited in such banks, and disbursements may
be made by checks drawn against such deposits. [12 USC 391. As amended by the act of March 18, 1968 (82 Stat. 50). Also,
in effect amended by Act of May 29, 1920 (41 Stat. 654).] [Note: Reimbursement as fiscal agents is provided by 31 USC 3302(f) as follows:
1-139 2. Nonmember Banks as Depositaries of United States No public funds of the Philippine Islands, or of the postal savings, or any
Government funds, shall be deposited in the continental United States in any
bank not belonging to the system established by this Act: Provided, however,
That nothing in this Act shall be construed to deny the right of the Secretary
of the Treasury to use member banks as depositaries. [12 USC 392. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not specifically amended,
but amended in effect by the following statutes permitting the deposit of
government funds in nonmember banks: Under section 10 of the act of June 11,
1942, all insured banks designated for the purpose by the Secretary of the
Treasury may be depositaries of public moneys of the United States under the
Liberty Bond Acts, the proceeds of sales of Liberty bonds may be deposited
in nonmember banks; and under the Internal Revenue Code, the Secretary of
the Treasury may authorize banks or trust companies to receive taxes. For
designation of state member banks as depositaries of public money, see section
9 of the Federal Reserve Act; for designation of national banks as depositaries
of public money, see section 5153 of the Revised Statutes. "Continental United
States" means "the States of the United States and the District of Columbia."
(Federal Reserve Act, section 1, third paragraph.) Presidential Proclamation
No. 2695 of July 4, 1946 (60 Stat. 1352; 12 USC 1394 note) recognizes the
independence of the Philippine Islands. Therefore the words "of the Philippine
Islands or" have been omitted from the U.S. Code.] 3. Depositaries and Fiscal Agents of Institutions of the Farm Credit System The Federal Reserve banks are authorized to act as depositaries for and fiscal
agents of any Federal land bank, Federal intermediate credit bank, bank for
cooperatives, or other institutions of the Farm Credit System. [12 USC 393. As added by act of March 4, 1923 (42 Stat. 1480); and amended
by act of Dec. 10, 1971 (85 Stat. 625).] SECTION 16--Note Issues 1-140 1. Issuance of Federal Reserve Notes; Nature of Obligation; Where Redeemable Federal reserve notes, to be issued at the discretion of the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System for the purpose of making advances to Federal
reserve banks through the Federal reserve agents as hereinafter set forth
and for no other purpose, are hereby authorized. The said notes shall be obligations
of the United States and shall be receivable by all national and member banks
and Federal reserve banks and for all taxes, customs, and other public dues.
They shall be redeemed in lawful money on demand at the Treasury Department
of the United States, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, or
at any Federal Reserve bank. [12 USC 411. As amended by act of Jan. 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 337). For redemption
of Federal reserve notes whose bank of issue cannot be identified, see act
of June 13, 1933.] 1-141 2. Application for Notes by Federal Reserve Banks Any Federal Reserve bank may make application to the local Federal Reserve
agent for such amount of the Federal Reserve notes hereinbefore provided for
as it may require. Such application shall be accompanied with a tender to
the local Federal Reserve agent of collateral in amount equal to the sum of
the Federal Reserve notes thus applied for and issued pursuant to such application.
The collateral security thus offered shall be notes, drafts, bills of exchange,
or acceptances acquired under the provisions of section 13 of this Act, or
bills of exchange endorsed by a member bank of any Federal Reserve district
and purchased under the provisions of section 14 of this Act, or bankers'
acceptances purchased under the provisions of said section 14, or gold certificates,
or Special Drawing Right certificates, or any obligations which are direct
obligations of, or are fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the
United States or any agency thereof, or assets that Federal Reserve banks
may purchase or hold under section 14 of this Act. In no event shall such
collateral security be less than the amount of Federal Reserve notes applied
for. The Federal Reserve agent shall each day notify the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System of all issues and withdrawals of Federal Reserve
notes to and by the Federal Reserve bank to which he is accredited. The said
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may at any time call upon
a Federal Reserve bank for additional security to protect the Federal Reserve
notes issued to it. Collateral shall not be required for Federal Reserve notes
which are held in the vaults of Federal Reserve banks. [12 USC 412. As amended by the acts of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 754); June
21, 1917 (40 Stat. 236); Feb. 27, 1932 (47 Stat. 57); Feb. 3, 1933 (47 Stat.
794); Jan. 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 338); March 6, 1934 (48 Stat. 991); June 30,
1941 (55 Stat. 395); May 25, 1943 (57 Stat. 85); June 12, 1945 (59 Stat. 237);
June 19, 1968 (82 Stat. 189); Nov. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3672); March 31, 1980
(94 Stat. 140); and Dec. 6, 1999 (113 Stat. 1638).] 1-142 3. Distinctive Letter on Notes; Destruction of Unfit Notes Federal Reserve notes shall bear upon their faces a distinctive letter and
serial number which shall be assigned by the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System to each Federal Reserve bank. Federal Reserve notes unfit for
circulation shall be canceled, destroyed, and accounted for under procedures
prescribed and at locations designated by the Secretary of the Treasury. Upon
destruction of such notes, credit with respect thereto shall be apportioned
among the twelve Federal Reserve banks as determined by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System. [12 USC 413. As amended by acts of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 236); Jan. 30,
1934 (48 Stat. 338); June 12, 1945 (59 Stat. 237); July 19, 1954 (68 Stat.
495); March 3, 1965 (79 Stat. 5); May 20, 1966 (80 Stat. 161); and March 18,
1968 (82 Stat. 50).] 1-143 4. Granting Right to Issue Notes The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall have the right,
acting through the Federal Reserve agent, to grant in whole or in part, or
to reject entirely the application of any Federal Reserve bank for Federal
Reserve notes; but to the extent that such application may be granted the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall, through its local
Federal Reserve agent, supply Federal Reserve notes to the banks so applying,
and such bank shall be charged with the amount of the notes issued to it and
shall pay such rate of interest as may be established by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System on only that amount of such notes which equals
the total amount of its outstanding Federal Reserve notes less the amount
of gold certificates held by the Federal Reserve agent as collateral security.
Federal Reserve notes issued to any such bank shall, upon delivery, together
with such notes of such Federal Reserve bank as may be issued under section
18 of this Act upon security of United States 2 per centum Government bonds,
become a first and paramount lien on all the assets of such bank. [12 USC 414. As amended by acts of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 237); Jan. 30,
1934 (48 Stat. 338); June 12, 1945 (59 Stat. 237); and March 18, 1968 (82
Stat. 50).] 1-144 5. Deposit to Reduce Liability for Outstanding Notes Any Federal Reserve bank may at any time reduce its liability for outstanding
Federal Reserve notes by depositing with the Federal Reserve agent its Federal
Reserve notes, gold certificates, Special Drawing Right certificates, or lawful
money of the United States. Federal Reserve notes so deposited shall not be
reissued, except upon compliance with the conditions of an original issue.
The liability of a Federal Reserve bank with respect to its outstanding Federal
Reserve notes shall be reduced by any amount paid by such bank to the Secretary
of the Treasury under section 4 of the Old Series Currency Adjustment Act. [12 USC 415. As reenacted by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 237); and as
amended by acts of Jan. 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 339); June 30, 1961 (75 Stat. 147);
March 18, 1968 (82 Stat. 50); and June 19, 1968 (82 Stat. 189). The act of
June 30, 1961, is the Old Series Currency Adjustment Act.] 1-145 6. Substitution of Collateral; Retirement of Federal Reserve Notes Any Federal reserve bank may at its discretion withdraw collateral deposited
with the local Federal reserve agent for the protection of its Federal reserve
notes issued to it and shall at the same time substitute therefor other collateral
of equal amount with the approval of the Federal reserve agent under regulations
to be prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Any Federal reserve bank may retire any of its Federal reserve notes by depositing
them with the Federal reserve agent or with the Treasurer of the United States,
and such Federal reserve bank shall thereupon be entitled to receive back
the collateral deposited with the Federal reserve agent for the security of
such notes. Any Federal Reserve bank shall further be entitled to receive
back the collateral deposited with the Federal Reserve agent for the security
of any notes with respect to which such bank has made payment to the Secretary
of the Treasury under section 4 of the Old Series Currency Adjustment Act.
Federal reserve notes so deposited shall not be reissued except upon compliance
with the conditions of an original issue. [12 USC 416. As amended by acts of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 237); June 30,
1961 (75 Stat. 147); and March 18, 1968 (82 Stat. 50). The act of June 30,
1961 is the Old Series Currency Adjustment Act.] 1-146 7. Custody of Reserve Notes, Gold Certificates, and Lawful Money All Federal Reserve notes and all gold certificates, Special Drawing Right
certificates, and lawful money issued to or deposited with any Federal Reserve
agent under the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act shall hereafter be held
for such agent, under such rules and regulations as the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe, in the joint custody of himself
and the Federal Reserve bank to which he is accredited. Such agent and such
Federal Reserve bank shall be jointly liable for the safekeeping of such Federal
Reserve notes, gold certificates, Special Drawing Right certificates, and
lawful money. Nothing herein contained, however, shall be construed to prohibit
a Federal Reserve agent from depositing gold certificates and Special Drawing
Right certificates with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System,
to be held by such Board subject to his order, or with the Treasurer of the
United States for the purposes authorized by law. [12 USC 417. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 238); and amended
by acts of Jan. 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 339) and June 19, 1968 (82 Stat. 189). 1-147 8. Engraving of Plates; Denominations and Form of Notes In order to furnish suitable notes for circulation as Federal reserve notes,
the Secretary of the Treasury shall cause plates and dies to be engraved in
the best manner to guard against counterfeits and fraudulent alterations,
and shall have printed therefrom and numbered such quantities of such notes
of the denominations of $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1,000 $5,000,
$10,000 as may be required to supply the Federal reserve banks. Such notes
shall be in form and tenor as directed by the Secretary of the Treasury under
the provisions of this Act and shall bear the distinctive numbers of the several
Federal reserve banks through which they are issued. [12 USC 418. As amended by acts of Sept. 26, 1918 (40 Stat. 970); June 4,
1963 (77 Stat. 54); and Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2293).] 1-148 9. Custody of Unissued Notes When such notes have been prepared, the notes shall be delivered to the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System subject to the order of the Secretary
of the Treasury for the delivery of such notes in accordance with this Act. [12 USC 419. As amended by acts of May 29, 1920 (41 Stat. 654) and Sept.
23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2293).] 1-149 10. Custody of Plates and Dies; Expenses of Issue and Retirement of Notes The plates and dies to be procured by the Secretary of the Treasury for the
printing of such circulating notes shall remain under his control and direction,
and the expenses necessarily incurred in executing the laws relating to the
procuring of such notes, and all other expenses incidental to their issue
and retirement, shall be paid by the Federal reserve banks, and the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall include in its estimate of
expenses levied against the Federal reserve banks a sufficient amount to cover
the expenses herein provided for. [12 USC 420. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-150 11. Examinations of Plates, Dies, Etc. The Secretary of the Treasury may examine the plates, dies, bed pieces, and
other material used in the printing of Federal Reserve notes and issue regulations
relating to such examinations. [12 USC 421. As amended by act of Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2293). ] 1-151 12. Appropriation for Engraving, Etc. Any appropriation heretofore made out of the general funds of the Treasury
for engraving plates and dies, the purchase of distinctive paper, or to cover
any other expense in connection with the printing of national-bank notes or
notes provided for by the Act of May thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight,
and any distinctive paper that may be on hand at the time of the passage of
this Act may be used in the discretion of the Secretary for the purposes of
this Act, and should the appropriations heretofore made be insufficient to
meet the requirements of this Act in addition to circulating notes provided
for by existing law, the Secretary is hereby authorized to use so much of
any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for the purpose of furnishing
the notes aforesaid: Provided, however, That nothing in this section contained
shall be construed as exempting national banks or Federal reserve banks from
their liability to reimburse the United States for any expenses incurred in
printing and issuing circulating notes. [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act. This paragraph
was in effect amended by subsection (a) of section 1 of the Permanent Appropriation
Repeal Act of 1934, approved June 26, 1934 (48 Stat. 1224; 31 USC, 725), which
provides: "That effective July 1, 1935, such portions of any acts as provide
permanent or continuing appropriations from the general fund of the Treasury
to be disbursed under the appropriation accounts appearing on the books of
the Government, and listed in subsection (b) of this section, are hereby repealed,
and any unobligated balances under such accounts as of June 30, 1935, shall
be covered into the surplus fund of the Treasury." Among the appropriation
accounts listed in subsection (b) is that for the preparation and issue of
Federal reserve notes.] 1-152 13. Checks and Drafts to Be Received on Deposit at Par Every Federal reserve bank shall receive on deposit at par from depository
institutions or from Federal reserve banks checks and other items, including
negotiable orders of withdrawal and share drafts and drafts drawn upon any
of its depositors, and when remitted by a Federal reserve bank, checks and
other items, including negotiable orders of withdrawal and share drafts and
drafts drawn by any depositor in any other Federal reserve bank or depository
institution upon funds to the credit of said depositor in said reserve bank
or depository institution. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as
prohibiting a depository institution from charging its actual expense incurred
in collecting and remitting funds, or for exchange sold to its patrons. The
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall, by rule, fix the charges
to be collected by the depository institutions from its patrons whose checks
and other items, including negotiable orders of withdrawal and share drafts
are cleared through the Federal reserve bank and the charge which may be imposed
for the service of clearing or collection rendered by the Federal reserve
bank. [12 USC 360. As amended by act of March 31, 1980 (94 Stat. 140). ] 1-153 14. Transfer of Funds Among Federal Reserve Banks The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall make and promulgate
from time to time regulations governing the transfer of funds and charges
therefor among Federal reserve banks and their branches, and may at its discretion
exercise the functions of a clearing house for such Federal reserve banks,
or may designate a Federal reserve bank to exercise such functions, and may
also require each such bank to exercise the functions of a clearing house
for depository institutions. [12 USC 248-1. As amended by acts of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 704) and March
31, 1980 (94 Stat. 140). Reclassified (previously 12 USC 248(o). ] 1-154 15. Gold Deposits and Gold Certificate Deposits The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to receive
deposits of gold or of gold certificates or of Special Drawing Right certificates
with the Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer of the United States when tendered
by any Federal Reserve bank or Federal Reserve agent for credit to its or
his account with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The
Secretary shall prescribe by regulation the form of receipt to be issued by
the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer to the Federal Reserve bank or Federal
Reserve agent making the deposit, and a duplicate of such receipt shall be
delivered to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by the Treasurer
at Washington upon proper advices from any Assistant Treasurer that such deposit
has been made. Deposits so made shall be held subject to the orders of the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and deposits of gold or gold
certificates shall be payable in gold certificates, and deposits of Special
Drawing Right certificates shall be payable in Special Drawing Right certificates,
on the order of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to any
Federal Reserve bank or Federal Reserve agent at the Treasury or at the subtreasury
of the United States nearest the place of business of such Federal Reserve
bank or such Federal Reserve agent. The order used by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System in making such payments shall be signed by the
chairman or vice chairman, or such other officers or members as the Board
may by regulation prescribe. The form of such order shall be approved by the
Secretary of the Treasury. [12 USC 467. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 238); and amended
by acts of Jan. 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 339) and June 19, 1968 (82 Stat. 189).
Prior to enactment of the Banking Act of 1935, approved Aug. 23, 1935, the
chairman and vice chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System were known as the governor and vice governor of the Federal Reserve
Board, respectively. See note to section 1 (at 1-003.1).] 1-155 16. Expenses The expenses necessarily incurred in carrying out these provisions, including
the cost of the certificates or receipts issued for deposits received, and
all expenses incident to the handling of such deposits shall be paid by the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and included in its assessments
against the several Federal reserve banks. [12 USC 467. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 238).] 1-156 17. Preservation of Provisions of Act of March 14, 1900 Nothing in this section shall be construed as amending section six of the
Act of March fourteenth, nineteen hundred, as amended by the Acts of March
fourth, nineteen hundred and seven, March second, nineteen hundred and eleven,
and June twelfth, nineteen hundred and sixteen, nor shall the provisions of
this section be construed to apply to the deposits made or to the receipts
or certificates issued under those Acts. [12 USC 467. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 239).] SECTION 17--Deposit of Bonds by National Banks 1-157 1. Repeal of Provisions Requiring National Banks to Deposit Bonds with United
States Treasurer So much of the provisions of section fifty-one hundred and fifty-nine of
the Revised Statutes of the United States, and section four of the Act of
June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and section eight of the
Act of July twelfth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and of any other provisions
of existing statutes as require that before any national banking association
shall be authorized to commence banking business it shall transfer and deliver
to the Treasurer of the United States a stated amount of United States registered
bonds, and so much of those provisions or of any other provisions of existing
statutes as require any national banking association now or hereafter organized
to maintain a minimum deposit of such bonds with the Treasurer is hereby repealed. [12 USC 101a note. As amended by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 239).] SECTION 18--Refunding Bonds 1-158 1. Application to Sell Bonds Securing Circulation After two years from the passage of this Act, and at any time during a period
of twenty years thereafter, any member bank desiring to retire the whole or
any part of its circulating notes, may file with the Treasurer of the United
States an application to sell for its account, at par and accrued interest,
United States bonds securing circulation to be retired. [12 USC 441. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. On March
11, 1935, the Secretary of the Treasury called for redemption on July 1, 1935,
and Aug. 1, 1935, respectively, the only bonds of the United States bearing
the circulating privilege after July 22, 1935, namely the 2 percent Consols
of 1930 and the 2 percent Panama Canal Loan bonds of 1916-36 and 1918-38.] 1-159 2. Purchase of Bonds by Federal Reserve Banks The Treasurer shall, at the end of each quarterly period, furnish the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System with a list of such applications,
and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may, in its discretion,
require the Federal reserve banks to purchase such bonds from the banks whose
applications have been filed with the Treasurer at least ten days before the
end of any quarterly period at which the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System may direct the purchase to be made: Provided, That Federal
reserve banks shall not be permitted to purchase an amount to exceed $25,000,000
of such bonds in any one year, and which amount shall include bonds acquired
under section four of this Act by the Federal reserve bank. [12 USC 442. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-160 3. Allotment of Bonds to Be Purchased Provided further, That the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
shall allot to each Federal reserve bank such proportion of such bonds as
the capital and surplus of such bank shall bear to the aggregate capital and
surplus of all the Federal reserve banks. [12 USC 442. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-161 4. Transfer and Payment Upon notice from the Treasurer of the amount of bonds so sold for its account,
each member bank shall duly assign and transfer, in writing, such bonds to
the Federal reserve bank purchasing the same, and such Federal reserve bank
shall, thereupon, deposit lawful money with the Treasurer of the United States
for the purchase price of such bonds, and the Treasurer shall pay to the member
bank selling such bonds any balance due after deducting a sufficient sum to
redeem its outstanding notes secured by such bonds, which notes shall be canceled
and permanently retired when redeemed. [12 USC 443. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-162 5. Federal Reserve Bank Notes The Federal reserve banks purchasing such bonds shall be permitted to take
out an amount of circulating notes equal to the par value of such bonds. [12 USC 444. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-163 6. Collateral for Notes; Form and Tenor; Redemption Upon the deposit with the Treasurer of the United States, (a) of any direct
obligations of the United States or (b) of any notes, drafts, bills of exchange,
or bankers' acceptances acquired under the provisions of this Act, any Federal
reserve bank making such deposit in the manner prescribed by the Secretary
of the Treasury shall be entitled to receive from the Secretary of the Treasury
circulating notes in blank, duly registered and countersigned. When such circulating
notes are issued against the security of obligations of the United States,
the amount of such circulating notes shall be equal to the face value of the
direct obligations of the United States so deposited as security; and, when
issued against the security of notes, drafts, bills of exchange and bankers'
acceptances acquired under the provisions of this Act, the amount thereof
shall be equal to not more than 90 per cent of the estimated value of such
notes, drafts, bills of exchange and bankers' acceptances so deposited as
security. Such notes shall be the obligations of the Federal reserve bank
procuring the same, shall be in form prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury,
shall be receivable at par in all parts of the United States for the same
purposes as are national bank notes, and shall be redeemable in lawful money
of the United States on presentation at the United States Treasury or at the
bank of issue. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and empowered to
prescribe regulations governing the issuance, redemption, replacement, retirement
and destruction of such circulating notes and the release and substitution
of security therefor. Such circulating notes shall be subject to the same
tax as is provided by law for the circulating notes of national banks secured
by 2 per cent bonds of the United States. No such circulating notes shall
be issued under this paragraph after the President has declared by proclamation
that the emergency recognized by the President by proclamation of March 6,
1933, has terminated, unless such circulating notes are secured by deposits
of bonds of the United States bearing the circulation privilege. When required
to do so by the Secretary of the Treasury, each Federal reserve agent shall
act as agent of the Treasurer of the United States or of the Secretary of
the Treasury, or both, for the performance of any of the functions which the
Treasurer or the Secretary of the Treasury may be called upon to perform in
carrying out the provisions of this paragraph. Appropriations available for
distinctive paper and printing United States currency or national bank currency
are hereby made available for the production of the circulating notes of Federal
reserve banks herein provided; but the United States shall be reimbursed by
the Federal reserve bank to which such notes are issued for all expenses necessarily
incurred in connection with the procuring of such notes and all other expenses
incidental to their issue, redemption, replacement, retirement and destruction. [Formerly 12 USC 445. As amended by acts of March 9, 1933 (48 Stat. 6); June
12, 1945 (59 Stat. 238); and Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2293). This paragraph
was in effect repealed by section 3 of the act of June 12, 1945, which provided: "All power and authority with respect to the issuance of circulating notes,
known as Federal Reserve bank notes, pursuant to the sixth paragraph of section
18 of the Federal Reserve Act, as amended by section 401 of the Act approved
March 9, 1933 (48 Stat. 1, 6), shall cease and terminate on the date of enactment
of this Act." As to redemption of Federal Reserve bank notes when the bank of issue cannot
be identified, see the act of June 13, 1933, at 1-431.] 1-164 7. Exchange of 2 Percent Gold Bonds for One-Year Gold Notes and 30-Year 3
Percent Gold Bonds Upon application of any Federal reserve bank, approved by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, the Secretary of the Treasury may issue, in
exchange for United States two per centum gold bonds bearing the circulation
privilege, but against which no circulation is outstanding, one-year gold
notes of the United States without the circulation privilege, to an amount
not to exceed one-half of the two per centum bonds so tendered for exchange,
and thirty-year three per centum gold bonds without the circulation privilege
for the remainder of the two per centum bonds so tendered: Provided, That
at the time of such exchange the Federal reserve bank obtaining such one-year
gold notes shall enter into an obligation with the Secretary of the Treasury
binding itself to purchase from the United States for gold at the maturity
of such one-year notes, an amount equal to those delivered in exchange for
such bonds, if so requested by the Secretary, and at each maturity of one-year
notes so purchased by such Federal reserve bank, to purchase from the United
States such an amount of one-year notes as the Secretary may tender to such
bank, not to exceed the amount issued to such bank in the first instance,
in exchange for the two per centum United States gold bonds; said obligation
to purchase at maturity such notes shall continue in force for a period not
to exceed thirty years. [12 USC 446. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] 1-165 8. Issue of One-Year Treasury Notes and 30-Year 3 Percent Gold Bonds For the purpose of making the exchange herein provided for, the Secretary
of the Treasury is authorized to issue at par Treasury notes in coupon or
registered form as he may prescribe in denominations of one hundred dollars,
or any multiple thereof, bearing interest at the rate of three per centum
per annum, payable quarterly, such Treasury notes to be payable not more than
one year from the date of their issue in gold coin of the present standard
value, and to be exempt as to principal and interest from the payment of all
taxes and duties of the United States except as provided by this Act, as well
as from taxes in any form by or under State, municipal, or local authorities.
And for the same purpose, the Secretary is authorized and empowered to issue
United States gold bonds at par, bearing three per centum interest payable
thirty years from date of issue, such bonds to be of the same general tenor
and effect and to be issued under the same general terms and conditions as
the United States three per centum bonds without the circulation privilege
now issued and outstanding. [12 USC 447. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] 1-166 9. Exchange of 3 Percent Bonds for One-Year Notes Upon application of any Federal reserve bank, approved by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, the Secretary may issue at par such three per
centum bonds in exchange for the one-year gold notes therein provided for. [12 USC 448. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. ] SECTION 19--Bank Reserves 1-167 Definition of Terms (a) The Board is authorized for the purposes of this section to define
the terms used in this section, to determine what shall be deemed a payment
of interest, to determine what types of obligations, whether issued directly
by a member bank or indirectly by an affiliate of a member bank or by other
means, and, regardless of the use of the proceeds, shall be deemed a deposit,
and to prescribe such regulations as it may deem necessary to effectuate the
purposes of this section and to prevent evasions thereof. [12 USC 461(a). As amended by acts of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 239) (which
completely revised this section); Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 714); Sept. 21,
1966 (80 Stat. 823) (as amended by acts of Sept. 21, 1967 (81 Stat. 226) and
Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856)); Dec. 23, 1969 (83 Stat. 374); Oct. 29, 1974
(88 Stat. 1557); and March 31, 1980 (94 Stat. 133, 138). The amendment inserting
the words "and, regardless of the use of the proceeds," made by the act of
Oct. 29, 1974, "shall not apply to any bank holding company which has filed
prior to the date of enactment of this Act an irrevocable declaration with
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to divest itself of all
of its banks under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act, or to any debt
obligation which is an exempted security under section 3(a)(3) of the Securities
Act of 1933" (12 USC 461 note).] 1-168 Reserve Requirements (b)(1) Definitions. The following definitions and rules apply to this
subsection, subsection (c), section 11A, the first paragraph of section 13,
and the second, thirteenth, and fourteenth paragraphs of section 16: (A) The term "depository institution" means-- (i) any insured bank as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act or any bank which is eligible to make application to become an insured
bank under section 5 of such Act; (ii) any mutual savings bank as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act or any bank which is eligible to make application to become
an insured bank under section 5 of such Act; (iii) any savings bank as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act or any bank which is eligible to make application to become an insured
bank under section 5 of such Act; (iv) any insured credit union as defined in section 101 of the Federal Credit
Union Act or any credit union which is eligible to make application to become
an insured credit union pursuant to section 201 of such Act; (v) any member as defined in section 2 of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act; (vi) any savings association (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act) which is an insured depository institution (as defined in such
Act) or is eligible to apply to become an insured depository institution under
the Federal Deposit Insurance Act; and (vii) for the purpose of section 13 and the fourteenth paragraph of section
16, any association or entity which is wholly owned by or which consists only
of institutions referred to in clauses (i) through (vi). (B) The term "bank" means any insured or non-insured bank, as defined in
section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, other than a mutual savings
bank or a savings bank as defined in such section. (C) The term "transaction account" means a deposit or account on which the
depositor or account holder is permitted to make withdrawals by negotiable
or transferable instrument, payment orders of withdrawal, telephone transfers,
or other similar items for the purpose of making payments or transfers to
third persons or others. Such term includes demand deposits, negotiable order
of withdrawal accounts, savings deposits subject to automatic transfers, and
share draft accounts. (D) The term "nonpersonal time deposits" means a transferable time deposit
or account or a time deposit or account representing funds deposited to the
credit of, or in which any beneficial interest is held by, a depositor who
is not a natural person. (E) The term "reservable liabilities" means transaction accounts, nonpersonal
time deposits, and all net balances, loans, assets, and obligations which
are, or may be, subject to reserve requirements under paragraph (5). (F) In order to prevent evasions of the reserve requirements imposed by this
subsection, after consultation with the Board of Directors of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision,
and the National Credit Union Administration Board, the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System is authorized to determine, by regulation or
order, that an account or deposit is a transaction account if such account
or deposit may be used to provide funds directly or indirectly for the purpose
of making payments or transfers to third persons or others. 1-168.1 (b)(2) Reserve requirements. (A) Each depository institution shall maintain reserves against its transaction
accounts as the Board may prescribe by regulation solely for the purpose of
implementing monetary policy-- (i) in the ratio of 3 per centum for that portion of its total transaction
accounts of $25,000,000 or less, subject to subparagraph (C); and (ii) in the ratio of 12 per centum, or in such other ratio as the Board may
prescribe not greater than 14 per centum and not less than 8 per centum, for
that portion of its total transaction accounts in excess of $25,000,000, subject
to subparagraph (C). (B) Each depository institution shall maintain reserves against its nonpersonal
time deposits in the ratio of 3 per centum, or in such other ratio not greater
than 9 per centum and not less than zero per centum as the Board may prescribe
by regulation solely for the purpose of implementing monetary policy. (C) Beginning in 1981, not later than December 31 of each year the Board
shall issue a regulation increasing for the next succeeding calendar year
the dollar amount which is contained in subparagraph (A) or which was last
determined pursuant to this subparagraph for the purpose of such subparagraph,
by an amount obtained by multiplying such dollar amount by 80 per centum of
the percentage increase in the total transaction accounts of all depository
institutions. The increase in such transaction accounts shall be determined
by subtracting the amount of such accounts on June 30 of the preceding calendar
year from the amount of such accounts on June 30 of the calendar year involved.
In the case of any such 12-month period in which there has been a decrease
in the total transaction accounts of all depository institutions, the Board
shall issue such a regulation decreasing for the next succeeding calendar
year such dollar amount by an amount obtained by multiplying such dollar amount
by 80 per centum of the percentage decrease in the total transaction accounts
of all depository institutions. The decrease in such transaction accounts
shall be determined by subtracting the amount of such accounts on June 30
of the calendar year involved from the amount of such accounts on June 30
of the previous calendar year. (D) Any reserve requirement imposed under this subsection shall be uniformly
applied to all transaction accounts at all depository institutions. Reserve
requirements imposed under this subsection shall be uniformly applied to nonpersonal
time deposits at all depository institutions, except that such requirements
may vary by the maturity of such deposits. 1-168.2 (b)(3) Waiver of ratio limits in extraordinary circumstances. Upon
a finding by at least 5 members of the Board that extraordinary circumstances
require such action, the Board, after consultation with the appropriate committees
of the Congress, may impose, with respect to any liability of depository institutions,
reserve requirements outside the limitations as to ratios and as to types
of liabilities otherwise prescribed by paragraph (2) for a period not exceeding
180 days, and for further periods not exceeding 180 days each by affirmative
action by at least 5 members of the Board in each instance. The Board shall
promptly transmit to the Congress a report of any exercise of its authority
under this paragraph and the reasons for such exercise of authority. 1-168.3 (b)(4) Supplemental reserves. (A) The Board may, upon the affirmative vote of not less than 5 members,
impose a supplemental reserve requirement on every depository institution
of not more than 4 per centum of its total transaction accounts. Such supplemental
reserve requirement may be imposed only if-- (i) the sole purpose of such requirement is to increase the amount of reserves
maintained to a level essential for the conduct of monetary policy; (ii) such requirement is not imposed for the purpose of reducing the cost
burdens resulting from the imposition of the reserve requirements pursuant
to paragraph (2); (iii) such requirement is not imposed for the purpose of increasing the amount
of balances needed for clearing purposes; and (iv) on the date on which the supplemental reserve requirement is imposed,
except as provided in paragraph (11), the total amount of reserves required
pursuant to paragraph (2) is not less than the amount of reserves that would
be required if the initial ratios specified in paragraph (2) were in effect. (B) The Board may require the supplemental reserve authorized under subparagraph
(A) only after consultation with the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation, the Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision, and
the National Credit Union Administration Board. The Board shall promptly transmit
to the Congress a report with respect to any exercise of its authority to
require supplemental reserves under subparagraph (A) and such report shall
state the basis for the determination to exercise such authority. (C) The supplemental reserve authorized under subparagraph (A) shall be maintained
by the Federal Reserve banks in an Earnings Participation Account. Except
as provided in subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii), such Earnings Participation Account
shall receive earnings to be paid by the Federal Reserve banks during each
calendar quarter at a rate not more than the rate earned on the securities
portfolio of the Federal Reserve System during the previous calendar quarter.
The Board may prescribe rules and regulations concerning the payment of earnings
on Earnings Participation Accounts by Federal Reserve banks under this paragraph. (D) If a supplemental reserve under subparagraph (A) has been required of
depository institutions for a period of one year or more, the Board shall
review and determine the need for continued maintenance of supplemental reserves
and shall transmit annual reports to the Congress regarding the need, if any,
for continuing the supplemental reserve. (E) Any supplemental reserve imposed under subparagraph (A) shall terminate
at the close of the first 90-day period after such requirement is imposed
during which the average amount of reserves required under paragraph (2) are
less than the amount of reserves which would be required during such period
if the initial ratios specified in paragraph (2) were in effect. 1-168.4 (b)(5) Reserves related to foreign obligations or assets. Foreign
branches, subsidiaries, and international banking facilities of nonmember
depository institutions shall maintain reserves to the same extent required
by the Board of foreign branches, subsidiaries, and international banking
facilities of member banks. In addition to any reserves otherwise required
to be maintained pursuant to this subsection, any depository institution shall
maintain reserves in such ratios as the Board may prescribe against-- (A) net balances owed by domestic offices of such depository institution
in the United States to its directly related foreign offices and to foreign
offices of non-related depository institutions; (B) loans to United States residents made by overseas offices of such depository
institution if such depository institution has one or more offices in the
United States; and (C) assets (including participations) held by foreign offices of a depository
institution in the United States which were acquired from its domestic offices. (6) Exemption for certain deposits. The requirements imposed under paragraph
(2) shall not apply to deposits payable only outside the States of the United
States and the District of Columbia, except that nothing in this subsection
limits the authority of the Board to impose conditions and requirements on
member banks under section 25 of this Act or the authority of the Board under
section 7 of the International Banking Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3105). (b)(7) Discount and borrowing. Any depository institution
in which transaction accounts or nonpersonal time deposits are held shall
be entitled to the same discount and borrowing privileges as member banks.
In the administration of discount and borrowing privileges, the Board and
the Federal Reserve banks shall take into consideration the special needs
of savings and other depository institutions for access to discount and borrowing
facilities consistent with their long-term asset portfolios and the sensitivity
of such institutions to trends in the national money markets. 1-168.5 (b)(8) Transitional adjustments. (A) Any depository institution required to maintain reserves under this subsection
which was engaged in business on July 1, 1979, but was not a member of the
Federal Reserve System on or after that date, shall maintain reserves against
its deposits during the first twelve-month period following the effective
date of this paragraph in amounts equal to one-eighth of those otherwise required
by this subsection, during the second such twelve-month period in amounts
equal to one-fourth of those otherwise required, during the third such twelve-month
period in amounts equal to three-eighths of those otherwise required, during
the fourth twelve-month period in amounts equal to one-half of those otherwise
required, and during the fifth twelve-month period in amounts equal to five-eighths
of those otherwise required, during the sixth twelve-month period in amounts
equal to three-fourths of those otherwise required, and during the seventh
twelve-month period in amounts equal to seven-eighths of those otherwise required.
This subparagraph does not apply to any category of deposits or accounts which
are first authorized pursuant to Federal law in any State after April 1, 1980. (B) With respect to any bank which was a member of the Federal Reserve System
during the entire period beginning on July 1, 1979, and ending on the effective
date of the Monetary Control Act of 1980, the amount of required reserves
imposed pursuant to this subsection on and after the effective date of such
Act that exceeds the amount of reserves which would have been required of
such bank if the reserve ratios in effect during the reserve computation period
immediately preceding such effective date were applied may, at the discretion
of the Board and in accordance with such rules and regulations as it may adopt,
be reduced by 75 per centum during the first year which begins after such
effective date, 50 per centum during the second year, and 25 per centum during
the third year. (C)(i) With respect to any bank which is a member of the Federal Reserve
System on the effective date of the Monetary Control Act of 1980, the amount
of reserves which would have been required of such bank if the reserve ratios
in effect during the reserve computation period immediately preceding such
effective date were applied that exceeds the amount of required reserves imposed
pursuant to this subsection shall, in accordance with such rules and regulations
as the Board may adopt, be reduced by 25 per centum during the first year
which begins after such effective date, 50 per centum during the second year,
and 75 per centum during the third year. (ii) If a bank becomes a member bank during the four-year period beginning
on the effective date of the Monetary Control Act of 1980, and if the amount
of reserves which would have been required of such bank, determined as if
the reserve ratios in effect during the reserve computation period immediately
preceding such effective date were applied, and as if such bank had been a
member during such period, exceeds the amount of reserves required pursuant
to this subsection, the amount of reserves required to be maintained by such
bank beginning on the date on which such bank becomes a member of the Federal
Reserve System shall be the amount of reserves which would have been required
of such bank if it had been a member on the day before such effective date,
except that the amount of such excess shall, in accordance with such rules
and regulations as the Board may adopt, be reduced by 25 per centum during
the first year which begins after such effective date, 50 per centum during
the second year, and 75 per centum during the third year. (D)(i) Any bank which was a member bank on July 1, 1979, and which withdraws
from membership in the Federal Reserve System during the period beginning
on July 1, 1979, and ending on March 31, 1980, shall maintain reserves during
the first twelve-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this clause
in amounts equal to one-half of those otherwise required by this subsection,
during the second such twelve-month period in amounts equal to two-thirds
of those otherwise required, and during the third such twelve-month period
in amounts equal to five-sixths of those otherwise required. (ii) Any bank which withdraws from membership in the Federal Reserve System
on or after the date of enactment of the Depository Institutions Deregulation
and Monetary Control Act of 1980 shall maintain reserves in the same amount
as member banks are required to maintain under this subsection, pursuant to
subparagraphs (B) and (C)(i). (E) This subparagraph applies to any depository institution that, on August
1, 1978, (i) was engaged in business as a depository institution in a State
outside the continental limits of the United States, and (ii) was not a member
of the Federal Reserve System at any time on or after such date. Such a depository
institution shall not be required to maintain reserves against its deposits
held or maintained at its offices located in a State outside the continental
limits of the United States until the first day of the sixth calendar year
which begins after the effective date of the Monetary Control Act of 1980.
Such a depository institution shall maintain reserves against its deposits
during the sixth calendar year which begins after such effective date in an
amount equal to one-eighth of that otherwise required by paragraph (2), during
the seventh such year in an amount equal to one-fourth of that otherwise required,
during the eighth such year in an amount equal to three-eighths of that otherwise
required, during the ninth such year in an amount equal to one-half of that
otherwise required, during the tenth such year in an amount equal to five-eighths
of that otherwise required, during the eleventh such year in an amount equal
to three-fourths of that otherwise required, and during the twelfth such year
in an amount equal to seven-eighths of that otherwise required. 1-168.6 (b)(9) Exemption. This subsection shall not apply with respect to any
financial institution which-- (A) is organized solely to do business with other financial institutions; (B) is owned primarily by the financial institutions with which it does business;
and (C) does not do business with the general public. (10) Waivers. In individual cases, where a Federal supervisory authority
waives a liquidity requirement, or waives the penalty for failing to satisfy
a liquidity requirement, the Board shall waive the reserve requirement, or
waive the penalty for failing to satisfy a reserve requirement, imposed pursuant
to this subsection for the depository institution involved when requested
by the Federal supervisory authority involved. 1-168.7 (b)(11) Additional exemptions. (A)(i) Notwithstanding the reserve requirement ratios established under paragraphs
(2) and (5) of this subsection, a reserve ratio of zero per centum shall apply
to any combination of reservable liabilities, which do not exceed $2,000,000
(as adjusted under subparagraph (B)), of each depository institution. (ii) Each depository institution may designate, in accordance with such rules
and regulations as the Board shall prescribe, the types and amounts of reservable
liabilities to which the reserve ratio of zero per centum shall apply, except
that transaction accounts which are designated to be subject to a reserve
ratio of zero per centum shall be accounts which would otherwise be subject
to a reserve ratio of 3 per centum under paragraph (2). (iii) the Board shall minimize the reporting necessary to determine whether
depository institutions have total reservable liabilities of less than $2,000,000
(as adjusted under subparagraph (B)). Consistent with the Board's responsibility
to monitor and control monetary and credit aggregates, depository institutions
which have reserve requirements under this subsection equal to zero per centum
shall be subject to less overall reporting requirements than depository institutions
which have a reserve requirement under this subsection that exceeds zero per
centum. (B)(i) Beginning in 1982, not later than December 31 of each year, the Board
shall issue a regulation increasing for the next succeeding calendar year
the dollar amount specified in subparagraph (A), as previously adjusted under
this subparagraph, by an amount obtained by multiplying such dollar amount
by 80 per centum of the percentage increase in the total reservable liabilities
of all depository institutions. (ii) The increase in total reservable liabilities shall be determined by
subtracting the amount of total reservable liabilities on June 30 of the preceding
calendar year from the amount of total reservable liabilities on June 30 of
the calendar year involved. In the case of any such twelve-month period in
which there has been a decrease in the total reservable liabilities of all
depository institutions, no adjustment shall be made. A decrease in total
reservable liabilities shall be determined by substracting the amount of total
reservable liabilities on June 30 of the calendar year involved from the amount
of total reservable liabilities on June 30 of the previous calendar year. [12 USC 461(b). As amended by acts of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 239); Sept.
26, 1918 (40 Stat. 970); May 12, 1933 (48 Stat. 54); Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat.
706); July 7, 1942 (56 Stat. 648); July 28, 1959 (73 Stat. 264) effective
July 28, 1962; Sept. 21, 1966 (80 Stat. 823) (as amended by acts of Sept.
21, 1967 (81 Stat. 226) and Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856)); Dec. 23, 1969
(83 Stat. 375); March 31, 1980 (94 Stat. 133, 138); Aug. 13, 1981 (95 Stat.
433); Oct. 15, 1982 (96 Stat. 1520, 1521); and Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 439).] 1-169 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Regarding Maintenance of Balances (c)(1) Reserves held by a depository institution to meet the requirements
imposed pursuant to subsection (b) shall, subject to such rules and regulations
as the Board shall prescribe, be in the form of-- (A) balances maintained for such purposes by such depository institution
in the Federal Reserve bank of which it is a member or at which it maintains
an account, except that (i) the Board may, by regulation or order, permit
depository institutions to maintain all or a portion of their required reserves
in the form of vault cash, except that any portion so permitted shall be identical
for all depository institutions, and (ii) vault cash may be used to satisfy
any supplemental reserve requirement imposed pursuant to subsection (b)(4),
except that all such vault cash shall be excluded from any computation of
earnings pursuant to subsection (b)(4)(C); and (B) balances maintained by a depository institution which is not a member
bank in a depository institution which maintains required reserve balances
at a Federal Reserve bank, in a Federal Home Loan Bank, or in the National
Credit Union Administration Central Liquidity Facility, if such depository
institution, Federal Home Loan Bank, or National Credit Union Administration
Central Liquidity Facility maintains such funds in the form of balances in
a Federal Reserve bank of which it is a member or at which it maintains an
account. Balances received by a depository institution from a second depository
institution and used to satisfy the reserve requirement imposed on such second
depository institution by this section shall not be subject to the reserve
requirements of this section imposed on such first depository institution,
and shall not be subject to assessments or reserves imposed on such first
depository institution pursuant to section 7 of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act (12 U.S.C. 1817), section 404 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1727),
or section 202 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1782). (2) The balances maintained to meet the reserve requirements of subsection
(b) by a depository institution in a Federal Reserve bank or passed through
a Federal Home Loan Bank or the National Credit Union Administration Central
Liquidity Facility or another depository institution to a Federal Reserve
bank may be used to satisfy liquidity requirements which may be imposed under
other provisions of Federal or State law. [12 USC 461(c). As amended by acts of Aug. 15, 1914 (38 Stat. 691); June
21, 1917 (40 Stat. 239); July 28, 1959 (73 Stat. 263); Sept. 21, 1966 (80
Stat. 823) (as amended by acts of Sept. 21, 1967 (81 Stat. 226) and Sept.
21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856)); Dec. 23, 1969 (83 Stat. 375); and March 31, 1980
(94 Stat. 133, 138).] 1-170 Member Banks Making Security Loans for Others (d) No member bank shall act as the medium or agent of any nonbanking
corporation, partnership, association, business trust, or individual in making
loans on the security of stocks, bonds, and other investment securities to
brokers or dealers in stocks, bonds, and other investment securities. Every
violation of this provision by any member bank shall be punishable by a fine
of not more than $100 per day during the continuance of such violation; and
such fine may be collected, by suit or otherwise, by the Federal reserve bank
of the district in which such member bank is located. [12 USC 374a. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 181) and amended
by act of Sept. 21, 1966 (80 Stat. 824) (as amended by acts of Sept. 21, 1967
(81 Stat. 226) and Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856)).] 1-171 Deposits with Depository Institutions Without Access to Federal Reserve Advances;
Discounts for Nonmember Banks (e) No member bank shall keep on deposit with any depository institution
which is not authorized to have access to Federal Reserve advances under section
10(b) of this Act a sum in excess of 10 per centum of its own paid-up capital
and surplus. No member bank shall act as the medium or agent of a nonmember
bank in applying for or receiving discounts from a Federal reserve bank under
the provisions of this Act, except by permission of the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System. [12 USC 463, 374. As reenacted without change by act of Aug. 15, 1914 (38
Stat. 692); and amended by acts of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 239) (which completely
revised this section) and Sept. 21, 1966 (80 Stat. 824) (as amended by acts
of Sept. 21, 1967 (81 Stat. 226); Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856); and March
31, 1980 (94 Stat. 140).] 1-172 Checking Against and Withdrawal of Reserve Balance (f) The required balance carried by a member bank with a Federal reserve
bank may, under the regulations and subject to such penalties as may be prescribed
by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, be checked against
and withdrawn by such member bank for the purpose of meeting existing liabilities. [12 USC 464. As reenacted without change by act of Aug. 15, 1914 (38 Stat.
692); as amended by acts of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 239) (which completely
revised this section July 7, 1942 (56 Stat. 648)); and Sept. 21, 1966 (80
Stat. 824) (as amended by acts of Sept. 21, 1967 (81 Stat. 226) and Sept.
21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856)).] 1-173 Deductions in Computing Reserves (g) In estimating the reserve balances required by this Act, member
banks may deduct from the amount of their gross demand deposits the amounts
of balances due from other banks (except Federal Reserve banks and foreign
banks) and cash items in process of collection payable immediately upon presentation
in the United States, within the meaning of these terms as defined by the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. [12 USC 465. As amended by acts of Aug. 15, 1914 (38 Stat. 692); June 21,
1917 (40 Stat. 240) (which completely revised this section); Aug. 23, 1935
(49 Stat. 714); and Sept. 21, 1966 (80 Stat. 824) (as amended by acts of Sept.
21, 1967 (81 Stat. 226) and Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856)). ] 1-174 Reserves of Banks in Dependencies and Insular Possessions (h) National banks, or banks organized under local laws, located in
the dependency or insular possession or any part of the United States outside
the continental United States may remain nonmember banks, and shall in that
event maintain reserves and comply with all the conditions now provided by
law regulating them; or said banks may, with the consent of the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, become member banks of any one of the reserve
districts, and shall in that event take stock, maintain reserves, and be subject
to all the other provisions of this Act. [12 USC 466. As reenacted without change by act of Aug. 15, 1914 (38 Stat.
692); and as amended by acts of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 240); June 25, 1959
(73 Stat. 142) and Sept. 21, 1966 (80 Stat. 824) (as amended by acts of Sept.
21, 1967 (81 Stat. 226) and Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856)). The "continental
United States" is defined in the third paragraph of section 1 of the Federal
Reserve Act to mean the "States of the United States and the District of Columbia."] 1-175 Interest on Demand Deposits (i) No member bank shall, directly or indirectly, by any device whatsoever,
pay any interest on any deposit which is payable on demand: Provided, That
nothing herein contained shall be construed as prohibiting the payment of
interest in accordance with the terms of any certificate of deposit or other
contract entered into in good faith which is in force on the date on which
the bank becomes subject to the provisions of this paragraph; but no such
certificate of deposit or other contract shall be renewed or extended unless
it shall be modified to conform to this paragraph, and every member bank shall
take such action as may be necessary to conform to this paragraph as soon
as possible consistently with its contractural obligations: Provided further,
That this paragraph shall not apply to any deposit of such bank which is payable
only at an office thereof located outside of the States of the United States
and the District of Columbia: Provided further, That until the expiration
of two years after the date of enactment of the Banking Act of 1935 this paragraph
shall not apply (1) to any deposit made by a savings bank as defined in section
12B of this Act, as amended, or by a mutual savings bank, or (2) to any deposit
of public funds made by or on behalf of any State, county, school district,
or other subdivision or municipality, or to any deposit of trust funds if
the payment of interest with respect to such deposit of public funds or of
trust funds is required by State law. So much of existing law as requires
the payment of interest with respect to any funds deposited by the United
States, by any Territory, District, or possession thereof, or by any public
instrumentality, agency, or officer of the foregoing, as is inconsistent with
the provisions of this section is repealed. Notwithstanding any other provision
of this section, a member bank may permit withdrawals to be made automatically
from a savings deposit that consists only of funds in which the entire beneficial
interest is held by one or more individuals through payment to the bank itself
or through transfer of credit to a demand deposit or other account pursuant
to written authorization from the depositor to make such payments or transfers
in connection with checks or drafts drawn upon the bank, pursuant to terms
and conditions prescribed by the Board. [12 USC 371a. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 181); and amended
by acts of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 714), Sept. 21, 1966 (80 Stat. 824) (as
amended by acts of Sept. 21, 1967 (81 Stat. 226) Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat.
856); Dec. 28, 1979 (93 Stat. 1233); and March 31,1980 (94 Stat. 145). The
Banking Act of 1935, referred to in this paragraph, was approved Aug. 23,
1935. Section 12B was withdrawn and enacted as a separate act of Sept. 21,
1950; for definition of "savings bank" under the act, see 12 USC 1813 (g).
Presidential Proclamation No. 2695 of July 4, 1946 (60 Stat. 1352; 12 USC
1394 note) recognizes the independence of the Philippine Islands. Therefore
the words "(including the Philippine Islands)" have been omitted from the
U.S. Code.] [Note Also: Section 2 of Public Law 93-100 of Aug. 16, 1973 (12 USC
1832) as amended by acts of Feb. 27, 1976 (90 Stat 197); Nov. 10, 1978 (92
Stat. 3712); Dec. 28, 1979 (93 Stat. 1235); March 31, 1980 (94 Stat. 146);
Oct. 15, 1982 (96 Stat. 1540); and Aug. 10, 1987 (101 Stat. 579) provides
as follows: (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law but subject to paragraph
(2), a depository institution is authorized to permit the owner of a deposit
or account on which interest or dividends are paid to make withdrawals by
negotiable or transferable instruments for the purpose of making transfers
to third parties. (b) For purposes of this section, the term "depository institution" means--
(c) Any depository institution which violates this section shall be fined
$1,000 for each violation.] 1-176 Advertisement of Interest on Time and Savings Deposits (j) The Board may from time to time, after consulting with the Board
of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal
Home Loan Bank Board, prescribe rules governing the advertisement of interest
on deposits by member banks on time and savings deposits. The provisions of
this paragraph shall not apply to any deposit which is payable only at an
office of a member bank located outside of the States of the United States
and the District of Columbia. During the period commencing on October 15,
1962, and ending on October 15, 1968, the provisions of this paragraph shall
not apply to the rate of interest which may be paid by member banks on time
deposits of foreign governments, monetary and financial authorities of foreign
governments when acting as such, or international financial institutions of
which the United States is a member. [12 USC 371b. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 182). Amended by
acts of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 714); Oct. 15, 1962 (76 Stat. 953); July 21,
1965 (79 Stat. 244); Sept. 21, 1966 (80 Stat. 824) (as amended by acts of
Sept. 21, 1967 (81 Stat. 226) and Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856), Joint Resolution
of Sept. 22, 1969 (83 Stat. 115); Act of Dec. 23, 1969 (83 Stat. 371); Joint
Resolution of March 31, 1971 (85 Stat. 13); and act of May 18, 1971 (85 Stat.
38)); Sept. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 856); July 6, 1973 (87 Stat. 147); Aug. 16,
1973 (87 Stat. 342); Oct. 28, 1974 (88 Stat. 1505), Dec. 31, 1975 (89 Stat.
1124); April 19, 1977 (91 Stat. 49); and Nov. 16, 1977 (91 Stat. 1387).] Applicability of State Usury Ceilings to Certain Obligations Issued by Bank
and Affiliates [Subsection (k) (12 USC 371b-1) was repealed by act of March 31, 1980
(94 Stat. 168).] 1-177 Civil Money Penalty (l)(1) Any member bank which, and any institution-affiliated party
(within the meaning of section 3(u) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act)
with respect to such member bank who, violates any provision of this section,
or any regulation issued pursuant thereto, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty
of not more than $5,000 for each day during which such violation continues. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), any member bank which, and any institution-affiliated
party (within the meaning of section 3(u) of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act) with respect to such member bank who-- (A)(i) commits any violation described in paragraph (1); (ii) recklessly engages in an unsafe or unsound practice in conducting the
affairs of such member bank; or (iii) breaches any fiduciary duty; (B) which violation, practice, or breach-- (i) is part of a pattern of misconduct; (ii) causes or is likely to cause more than a minimal loss to such member
bank; or (iii) results in pecuniary gain or other benefit to such party, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each day
during which such violation, practice, or breach continues. 1-177.1 (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), any member bank which, and any
institution-affiliated party (within the meaning of section 3(u) of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Act) with respect to such member bank who-- (A) knowingly-- (i) commits any violation described in paragraph (1); (ii) engages in any unsafe or unsound practice in conducting the affairs
of such member bank; or (iii) breaches any fiduciary duty; and (B) knowingly or recklessly causes a substantial loss to such member bank
or a substantial pecuniary gain or other benefit to such party by reason of
such violation, practice, or breach, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the applicable
maximum amount determined under paragraph (4) for each day during which such
violation, practice, or breach continues. (4) The maximum daily amount of any civil penalty which may be assessed pursuant
to paragraph (3) for any violation, practice, or breach described in such
paragraph is-- (A) in the case of any person other than a member bank, an amount not to
exceed $1,000,000; and (B) in the case of a member bank, an amount not to exceed the lesser of -- (i) $1,000,000; or (ii) 1 percent of the total assets of such member bank. 1-177.2 (5) Any penalty imposed under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) may be assessed
and collected by the Board in the manner provided in subparagraphs (E), (F),
(G), and (I) of section 8(i)(2) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act for penalties
imposed (under such section) and any such assessment shall be subject to the
provisions of such section. (6) The member bank or other person against whom any penalty is assessed
under this subsection shall be afforded an agency hearing if such member bank
or person submits a request for such hearing within 20 days after the issuance
of the notice of assessment. Section 8(h) of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act shall apply to any proceeding under this subsection. 1-177.3 (7) All penalties collected under authority of this subsection shall be deposited
into the Treasury. (8) For purposes of this section, the term "violate" includes any action
(alone or with another or others) for or toward causing, bringing about, participating
in, counseling, or aiding or abetting a violation. (9) The Board shall prescribe regulations establishing such procedures as
may be necessary to carry out this subsection. [12 USC 505, as added by act of Nov. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3642) and amended
by acts of Oct. 15, 1982 (96 Stat. 1522, 1523) and Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat.
472).] 1-178 Notice Under This Section After Separation from Service (m) The resignation, termination of employment or participation, or
separation of an institution-affiliated party (within the meaning of section
3(u) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act) with respect to a member bank (including
a separation caused by the closing of such a bank) shall not affect the jurisdiction
and authority of the Board to issue any notice and proceed under this section
against any such party, if such notice is served before the end of the 6-year
period beginning on the date such party ceased to be such a party with respect
to such bank (whether such date occurs before, on, or after the date of the
enactment of this subsection). [12 USC 505. As added by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 461).] SECTION 20--National Bank Notes Redemption Fund as Reserve 1-179 1. Fund for Redemption of National Bank Notes Not to Be Counted as Reserve So much of sections two and three of the Act of June twentieth, eighteen
hundred and seventy-four, entitled "An Act fixing the amount of United States
notes, providing for a redistribution of the national-bank currency, and for
other purposes," as provides that the fund deposited by any national banking
association with the Treasurer of the United States for the redemption of
its notes shall be counted as a part of its lawful reserve as provided in
the Act aforesaid, is hereby repealed. And from and after the passage of this
Act such fund of five per centum shall in no case be counted by any national
banking association as a part of its lawful reserve. [12 USC 121. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended. Section 3
of the act of June 20, 1874, was repealed by act of Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat.
2292).] SECTION 21--Bank Examination 1-180 1. Amendment of Section 5240, Revised Statutes Section fifty-two hundred and forty, United States Revised Statutes, is amended
to read as follows: 2. Examination of National Banks and Affiliates of National Banks The Comptroller of the Currency, with the approval of the Secretary of the
Treasury, shall appoint examiners who shall examine every national bank as
often as the Comptroller of the Currency shall deem necessary. The examiner
making the examination of any national bank shall have power to make a thorough
examination of all the affairs of the bank and in doing so he shall have power
to administer oaths and to examine any of the officers and agents thereof
under oath and shall make a full and detailed report of the condition of said
bank to the Comptroller of the Currency. Provided, That in making the examination
of any national bank the examiners shall include such an examination of the
affairs of all its affiliates other than member banks as shall be necessary
to disclose fully the relations between such bank and such affiliates and
the effect of such relations upon the affairs of such bank; and in the event
of the refusal to give any information required in the course of the examination
of any such affiliate, or in the event of the refusal to permit such examination,
all the rights, privileges, and franchises of the bank shall be subject to
forfeiture in accordance with section 2 of the Federal Reserve Act, as amended
(U.S.C., title 12, secs. 141, 222-225, 281-286, and 502). The Comptroller
of the Currency shall have power, and he is hereby authorized, to publish
the report of his examination of any national banking association or affiliate
which shall not within one hundred and twenty days after notification of the
recommendations or suggestions of the Comptroller, based on said examination,
have complied with the same to his satisfaction. Ninety days' notice prior
to such publicity shall be given to the bank or affiliate. [12 USC 481; Revised Statutes § 5240, ¶ 1. As amended by acts of June 16,
1933 (48 Stat. 192); April 30, 1956 (70 Stat. 124); and March 31, 1980 (94
Stat. 188).] 1-181 3. Powers in Examining Affiliates; Expenses of Examinations The examiner making the examination of any affiliate of a national bank shall
have power to make a thorough examination of all the affairs of the affiliate,
and in doing so he shall have power to administer oaths and to examine any
of the officers, directors, employees, and agents thereof under oath and to
make a report of his findings to the Comptroller of the Currency. If any affiliate
of a national bank refuses to pay any assessments, fees, or other charges
imposed by the Comptroller of the Currency pursuant to this section or fails
to make such payment not later than 60 days after the date on which they are
imposed, the Comptroller of the Currency may impose such assessments, fees,
or charges against the affiliated national bank, and such assessments, fees,
or charges shall be paid by such national bank. If the affiliation is with
2 or more national banks, such assessments, fees, or charges may be imposed
on, and collected from, any or all of such national banks in such proportions
as the Comptroller of the Currency may prescribe. The examiners and assistant
examiners making the examinations of national banking associations and affiliates
thereof herein provided for and the chief examiners, reviewing examiners and
other persons whose services may be required in connection with such examinations
or the reports thereof, shall be employed by the Comptroller of the Currency
with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury; the employment and compensation
of examiners, chief examiners, reviewing examiners, assistant examiners, and
of the other employees of the office of the Comptroller of the Currency whose
compensation is and shall be paid from assessments on banks or affiliates
thereof or from other fees or charges imposed pursuant to this section shall
be without regard to the provisions of other laws applicable to officers or
employees of the United States. The funds derived from such assessment may
be deposited by the Comptroller of the Currency in accordance with the provisions
of section 5234 of the Revised Statutes (U.S.C., title 12, sec. 192) and shall
not be construed to be Government funds or appropriated monies; and the Comptroller
of the Currency is authorized and empowered to prescribe regulations governing
the computation and assessment of the expenses of examinations herein provided
for and the collection of such assessments from the banks and/or affiliates
examined. Such funds shall not be subject to apportionment for the purpose
of chapter 15 of title 31, United States Code, or under any other authority.
If any affiliate of a national bank shall refuse to permit an examiner to
make an examination of the affiliate or shall refuse to give any information
required in the course of any such examination, the national bank with which
it is affiliated shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $5,000 for
each day that any such refusal shall continue. Such penalty may be assessed
by the Comptroller of the Currency and collected in the same manner as expenses
of examinations. The Comptroller of the Currency, upon the request of the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, is authorized to assign
examiners appointed under this section to examine foreign operations of State
banks which are members of the Federal Reserve System. [12 USC 481; Revised Statutes § 5240, ¶ 2. As added by act of June 16, 1933
(48 Stat. 192); and amended by acts of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 722); June
30, 1948 (62 Stat. 1163); March 31, 1980 (94 Stat. 188); Aug. 10, 1987 (101
Stat. 633); Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 470); and Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2248).] 1-182 4. Salaries of Examiners; Assessments to Defray Expenses Notwithstanding any of the preceding provisions of this section or section
301(f)(1) of title 31, United States Code, to the contrary, the Comptroller
of the Currency shall fix the compensation and number of, and appoint and
direct, all employees of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Rates
of basic pay for all employees of the Office may be set and adjusted by the
Comptroller without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 or subchapter III
of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code. The Comptroller may provide
additional compensation and benefits to employees of the Office if the same
type of compensation or benefits are then being provided by any other Federal
bank regulatory agency or, if not then being provided, could be provided by
such an agency under applicable provisions of law, rule, or regulation. In
setting and adjusting the total amount of compensation and benefits for employees
of the Office, the Comptroller shall consult with, and seek to maintain comparability
with, other Federal banking agencies. The Comptroller of the Currency may impose and collect assessments, fees,
or other charges as necessary or appropriate to carry out the responsibilities
of the office of the Comptroller. Such assessments, fees, and other charges
shall be set to meet the Comptroller's expenses in carrying out authorized
activities. [12 USC 482; Revised Statutes § 5240, ¶¶ 3 and 4. As amended by acts of Aug.
23, 1935 (49 Stat. 722); April 30, 1956 (70 Stat. 124); Aug. 9, 1989 (103
Stat 520); Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2248); Oct. 28, 1992 (106 Stat. 4079);
and Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2232).] 1-183 5. Special Examinations by Reserve Banks In addition to the examinations made and conducted by the Comptroller of
the Currency, every Federal reserve bank may, with the approval of the Federal
reserve agent or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, provide
for special examination of member banks within its district. The expense of
such examinations may, in the discretion of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, be assessed against the banks examined, and, when
so assessed, shall be paid by the banks examined. Such examinations shall
be so conducted as to inform the Federal reserve bank of the condition of
its member banks and of the lines of credit which are being extended by them.
Every Federal reserve bank shall at all times furnish to the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System such information as may be demanded concerning
the condition of any member bank within the district of the said Federal reserve
bank. [12 USC 483; Revised Statutes § 5240, ¶ 5. As amended by act of June 26,
1930 (46 Stat. 814).] 1-184 6. Visitatorial Powers (a) No national bank shall be subject to any visitatorial powers other than
such as are authorized by law, or vested in the courts of justice or such
as shall be or shall have been exercised or directed by Congress, or by either
House thereof or by any committee of Congress or of either House duly authorized. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, lawfully authorized State
auditors and examiners may, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice
to a bank, review its records solely to ensure compliance with applicable
State unclaimed property or escheat laws upon reasonable cause to believe
that the bank has failed to comply with such laws. [12 USC 484; Revised Statutes § 5240, ¶ 6. As amended by acts of Oct. 15,
1982 (96 Stat. 1521) and Jan. 12, 1983 (96 Stat. 2510).] 1-185 7. Examinations of Federal Reserve Banks The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall, at least once
each year, order an examination of each Federal reserve bank, and upon joint
application of ten member banks the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System shall order a special examination and report of the condition of any
Federal reserve bank. [12 USC 485; Revised Statutes § 5240, ¶ 7. Part of original Federal Reserve
Act; not amended.] 1-186 8. Expenses of Examining Trust Departments of National Banks In addition to the expense of examination to be assessed by the Comptroller
of the Currency as heretofore provided, all national banks exercising fiduciary
powers and all banks or trust companies in the District of Columbia exercising
fiduciary powers shall be assessed by the Comptroller of the Currency for
the examination of their fiduciary activities a fee adequate to cover the
expense thereof. [12 USC 482. As added by act of July 2, 1932 (47 Stat. 568); and amended
by act of April 30, 1956 (70 Stat. 124).] 1-187 9. Waiver of Reports and Examinations of Affiliates Whenever member banks are required to obtain reports from affiliates, or
whenever affiliates of member banks are required to submit to examination,
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Comptroller of
the Currency, as the case may be, may waive such requirements with respect
to any such report or examination of any affiliate if in the judgment of the
said Board or Comptroller, respectively, such report or examination is not
necessary to disclose fully the relations between such affiliate and such
bank and the effect thereof upon the affairs of such bank. [12 USC 486. As added by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 715).] SECTION 22--Offenses of Examiners, Member Banks, Officers, and Directors 1-188 [Subsections (a), (b), and (c) were repealed by section 21, act of June 25,
1948 (62 Stat. 864), but substance thereof was incorporated in 18 USC 212,
213, 215, 655, 1906, and 1909.] Purchases by Member Banks from Their Directors (d) Any member bank may contract for, or purchase from, any of its
directors or from any firm of which any of its directors is a member, any
securities or other property, when (and not otherwise) such purchase is made
in the regular course of business upon terms not less favorable to the bank
than those offered to others, or when such purchase is authorized by a majority
of the board of directors not interested in the sale of such securities or
property, such authority to be evidenced by the affirmative vote or written
assent of such directors: Provided, however, That when any director, or firm
of which any director is a member, acting for or on behalf of others, sells
securities or other property to a member bank, the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System by regulation may, in any or all cases, require a full
disclosure to be made, on forms to be prescribed by it, of all commissions
or other considerations received, and whenever such director or firm, acting
in his or its own behalf, sells securities or other property to the bank the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, by regulation, may require
a full disclosure of all profit realized from such sale. [12 USC 375. As added by act of Sept. 26, 1918 (40 Stat. 971), which completely
revised this section.] 1-189 Sales by Member Banks to Their Directors Any member bank may sell securities or other property to any of its directors,
or to a firm of which any of its directors is a member, in the regular course
of business on terms not more favorable to such director or firm than those
offered to others, or when such sale is authorized by a majority of the board
of directors of a member bank to be evidenced by their affirmative vote or
written assent: Provided, however, That nothing in this subsection contained
shall be construed as authorizing member banks to purchase or sell securities
or other property which such banks are not otherwise authorized by law to
purchase or sell. [12 USC 375. As added by act of Sept. 26, 1918 (40 Stat. 971), which completely
revised this section.] 1-190 Interest on Deposits of Directors, Officers, and Employees (e) No member bank shall pay to any director, officer, attorney, or
employee a greater rate of interest on the deposits of such director, officer,
attorney, or employee than that paid to other depositors on similar deposits
with such member bank. [12 USC 376. As added by act of June 21, 1917 (40 Stat. 240); and amended
by act of Sept. 26, 1918 (40 Stat. 971), which completely revised this section.] 1-191 Liability for Damages Resulting from Violations (f) If the directors or officers of any member bank shall knowingly
violate or permit any of the agents, officers, or directors of any member
bank to violate any of the provisions of this section or regulations of the
board made under authority thereof, or any of the provisions of sections 217,
218, 219, 220, 655, 1005, 1014, 1906, or 1909 of title 18, United States Code,
every director and officer participating in or assenting to such violation
shall be held liable in his personal and individual capacity for all damages
which the member bank, its shareholders, or any other persons shall have sustained
in consequence of such violation. [12 USC 503. As added by act of Sept. 26, 1918 (40 Stat. 971), which completely
revised this section; amended by act of Sept. 3, 1954 (68 Stat. 1236). Sections
217, 218, 219, and 220 were respectively redesignated sections 212, 213, 214,
and 215 by the act of Oct. 23, 1962 (76 Stat. 1125).] 1-192 Loans to Executive Officers by Member Banks (g)(1) Except as authorized under this subsection, no member bank
may extend credit in any manner to any of its own executive officers. No executive
officer of any member bank may become indebted to that member bank except
by means of an extension of credit which the bank is authorized to make under
this subsection. Any extension of credit under this subsection shall be promptly
reported to the board of directors of the bank, and may be made only if-- (A) The bank would be authorized to make it to borrowers other than its officers; (B) it is on terms not more favorable than those afforded other borrowers; (C) the officer has submitted a detailed current financial statement; and (D) it is on condition that it shall become due and payable on demand of
the bank at any time when the officer is indebted to any other bank or banks
on account of extensions of credit of any one of the three categories respectively
referred to in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) in an aggregate amount greater
than the amount of credit of the same category that could be extended to him
by the bank of which he is an officer. (2) A member bank may make a loan to any executive officer of the bank if,
at the time the loan is made-- (A) it is secured by a first lien on a dwelling which is expected, after
the making of the loan, to be owned by the officer and used by him as his
residence, and (B) no other loan by the bank to the officer under authority of this paragraph
is outstanding. 1-193 (3) A member bank may make extensions of credit to any executive officer
of the bank, to finance the education of the children of the officer. (4) A member bank may make extensions of credit not otherwise specifically
authorized under this subsection to any executive officer of the bank, in
an amount prescribed in a regulation of the member bank's appropriate Federal
banking agency. (5) Except to the extent permitted under paragraph (4), a member bank may
not extend credit to a partnership in which one or more of its executive officers
are partners having either individually or together a majority interest. For
the purposes of paragraph (4), the full amount of any credit so extended shall
be considered to have been extended to each officer of the bank who is a member
of the partnership. 1-194 (6) Whenever an executive officer of a member bank becomes indebted to any
bank or banks (other than the one of which he is an officer) on account of
extensions of credit of any one of the three categories respectively referred
to in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) in an aggregate amount greater than the
aggregate amount of credit of the same category that could lawfully be extended
to him by the bank, he shall make a written report to the board of directors
of the bank, stating the date and amount of each such extension of credit,
the security therefor, and the purposes for which the proceeds have been or
are to be used. (7) This subsection does not prohibit any executive officer of a member bank
from endorsing or guaranteeing for the protection of the bank any loan or
other asset previously acquired by the bank in good faith or from incurring
any indebtedness to the bank for the purpose of protecting the bank against
loss or giving financial assistance to it. (8) Each day that any extension of credit in violation of this subsection
exists is a continuation of the violation for the purposes of section 8 of
the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. 1-195 (9) Each member bank shall include with (but not as part of) each report
of condition and copy thereof filed under section 7(a)(3) of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act a report of all loans under authority of this subsection made
by the bank since its previous report of condition. (10) The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe such
rules and regulations, including definitions of terms, as it deems necessary
to effectuate the purposes and to prevent evasions of this subsection. [12 USC 375a. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 182); amended by
Public Resolution approved June 14, 1935 (49 Stat. 375); and by acts of Aug.
23, 1935 (49 Stat. 716); April 25, 1938 (52 Stat. 223); June 20, 1939 (53
Stat. 842); July 3, 1967 (81 Stat. 109); Nov. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3665); Oct.
15, 1982 (96 Stat. 1522); and Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2233).] 1-196 Extensions of Credit to Executive Officers, Directors, and Principal Shareholders
of Member Banks (h)(1) No member bank may extend credit to any of its executive officers,
directors, or principal shareholders, or to any related interest of such a
person, except to the extent permitted under paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and
(6). (h)(2)(A) A member bank may extend credit to its executive officers,
directors, or principal shareholders, or to any related interest of such a
person, only if the extension of credit-- (i) is made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and
collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions by
the bank with persons who are not executive officers, directors, principal
shareholders, or employees of the bank; (ii) does not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other
unfavorable features; and (iii) the bank follows credit underwriting procedures that are not less stringent
than those applicable to comparable transactions by the bank with persons
who are not executive officers, directors, principal shareholders, or employees
of the bank. (B) Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit any extension of credit made
pursuant to a benefit or compensation program-- (i) that is widely available to employees of the member bank; and (ii) that does not give preference to any officer, director, or principal
shareholder of the member bank, or to any related interest of such person,
over other employees of the member bank. 1-197 (h)(3) A member bank may extend credit to a person described in paragraph
(1) in an amount that, when aggregated with the amount of all other outstanding
extensions of credit by that bank to each such person and that person's related
interests, would exceed an amount prescribed by regulation of the appropriate
Federal banking agency (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act) only if-- (A) the extension of credit has been approved in advance by a majority vote
of that bank's entire board of directors; and (B) the interested party has abstained from participating, directly or indirectly,
in the deliberations or voting on the extension of credit. (h)(4) A member bank may extend credit to any executive officer, director,
or principal shareholder, or to any related interest of such a person, only
if the extension of credit is in an amount that, when aggregated with the
amount of all outstanding extensions of credit by that bank to that person
and that person's related interests, would not exceed the limits on loans
to a single borrower established by section 5200 of the Revised Statutes.
For purposes of this paragraph, section 5200 of the Revised Statutes shall
be deemed to apply to a State member bank as if the State member bank were
a national banking association. 1-198 (h)5)(A) A member bank may extend credit to any executive officer,
director, or principal shareholder, or to any related interest of such a person,
if the extension of credit is in an amount that, when aggregated with the
amount of all outstanding extensions of credit by that bank to its executive
officers, directors, principal shareholders, and those persons' related interests
would not exceed the bank's unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus. (B) The Board may, by regulation, prescribe a limit that is more stringent
than that contained in subparagraph (A). (C) The Board may, by regulation, make exceptions to subparagraph (A) for
member banks with less than $100,000,000 in deposits if the Board determines
that the exceptions are important to avoid constricting the availability of
credit in small communities or to attract directors to such banks. In no case
may the aggregate amount of all outstanding extensions of credit to a bank's
executive officers, directors, principal shareholders, and those persons'
related interests be more than 2 times the bank's unimpaired capital and unimpaired
surplus. 1-198.1 (h)(6)(A) If any executive officer or director has an account at the
member bank, the bank may not pay on behalf of that person an amount exceeding
the funds on deposit in the account. (B) Subparagraph (A) does not prohibit a member bank from paying funds in
accordance with-- (i) a written preauthorized, interest-bearing extension of credit specifying
a method of repayment; or (ii) a written preauthorized transfer of funds from another account of the
executive officer or director at that bank. (h)(7) No executive officer, director, or principal shareholder shall
knowingly receive (or knowingly permit any of that person's related interests
to receive) from a member bank, directly or indirectly, any extension of credit
not authorized under this subsection. 1-198.2 (h)(8)(A) For purposes of this subsection, any executive officer,
director, or principal shareholder (as the case may be) of any company of
which the member bank is a subsidiary, or of any other subsidiary of that
company, shall be deemed to be an executive officer, director, or principal
shareholder (as the case may be) of the member bank. (B) The Board may, by regulation, make exceptions to subparagraph (A) for
any executive officer or director of a subsidiary of a company that controls
the member bank if-- (i) the executive officer or director does not have authority to participate,
and does not participate, in major policymaking functions of the member bank;
and (ii) the assets of such subsidiary do not exceed 10 percent of the consolidated
assets of a company that controls the member bank and such subsidiary (and
is not controlled by any other company). 1-199 (h)(9) For purposes of this subsection: (A)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), the term "company" means any corporation,
partnership, business or other trust, association, joint venture, pool syndicate,
sole proprietorship, unincorporated organization, or other business entity. (ii) The term "company" does not include-- (I) an insured depository institution (as defined in section 3 of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Act); or (II) a corporation the majority of the shares of which are owned by the United
States or by any State. (B) A person controls a company or bank if that person, directly or indirectly,
or acting through or in concert with 1 or more persons-- (i) owns, controls, or has the power to vote 25 percent or more of any class
of the company's voting securities; (ii) controls in any manner the election of a majority of the company's directors;
or (iii) has the power to exercise a controlling influence over the company's
management or policies. (C) A person is an "executive officer" of a company or bank if that person
participates or has authority to participate (other than as a director) in
major policymaking functions of the company or bank. 1-199.1 (D)(i) A member bank extends credit by making or renewing any loan, granting
a line of credit, or entering into any similar transaction as a result of
which a person becomes obligated (directly or indirectly, or by any means
whatsoever) to pay money or its equivalent to the bank. (ii) The Board may, by regulation, make exceptions to clause (i) for transactions
that the Board determines pose minimal risk. (E) The term "member bank" includes any subsidiary of a member bank. (F) The term "principal shareholder"-- (i) means any person that directly or indirectly, or acting through or in
concert with one or more persons, owns, controls, or has the power to vote
more than 10 percent of any class of voting securities of a member bank or
company; and (ii) does not include a company of which a member bank is a subsidiary. (G) A "related interest" of a person is-- (i) any company controlled by that person; and (ii) any political or campaign committee that is controlled by that person
or the funds or services of which will benefit that person. (H) The term "subsidiary" has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Bank
Holding Company Act of 1956. 1-200 (h)(10) The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe
such regulations, including definitions of terms, as it determines to be necessary
to effectuate the purposes and prevent evasions of this subsection. [12 USC 375b. As added by act of Nov. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3644) and amended
by acts of Oct. 15, 1982 (96 Stat. 1520, 1522); Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2355,
2358, 2359); Oct. 28, 1992 (106 Stat. 3895, 4086); Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat.
2233); and Sept. 30 1996 (110 Stat. 3009-410).] [Subsections (i), (j), and (k) were repealed by section 21, act of
June 25, 1948 (62 Stat. 866). However, substance of subsections (h), (i),
and (k) was incorporated in 18 USC 214, 656, 1005, and 1014. Subsection (j),
which prohibited members of Congress from receiving benefits from any contracts
or agreements of any Federal Reserve Bank was in effect continued in title
18, section 433, which does not include contracts of Federal Reserve Banks
as exempt from the prohibition of section 431 against such members having
an interest in federal agency contracts.] SECTION 23--Interbank Liabilities 1-200.1 (a) The purpose of this section is to limit the risks that the failure
of a large depository institution (whether or not that institution is
an insured depository institution) would pose to insured depository institutions. [12 USC 371b-2(a). As added by act of Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2362). 1-200.2 Aggregate Limits on Insured Depository Institutions' Exposure to Other Depository
Institutions (b) The Board shall, by regulation or order, prescribe standards that
have the effect of limiting the risks posed by an insured depository institution's
exposure to any other depository institution. [12 USC 371b-2(b). As added by act of Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2362).] 1-200.3 "Exposure" Defined (c)(1) For purposes of subsection (b), an insured depository institution's
"exposure" to another depository institution means-- (A) all extensions of credit to the other depository institution, regardless
of name or description, including-- (i) all deposits at the other depository institution; (ii) all purchases of securities or other assets from the other depository
institution subject to an agreement to repurchase; and (iii) all guarantees, acceptances, or letters of credit (including endorsements
or standby letters of credit) on behalf of the other depository institution; (B) all purchases of or investments in securities issued by the other depository
institution; (C) all securities issued by the other depository institution accepted as
collateral for an extension of credit to any person; and (D) all similar transactions that the Board by regulation determines to be
exposure for purposes of this section. (2) The Board may, at its discretion, by regulation or order, exempt transactions
from the definition of "exposure" if it finds the exemptions to be in the
public interest and consistent with the purpose of this section. (3) For purposes of this section, any transaction by an insured depository
institution with any person is a transaction with another depository institution
to the extent that the proceeds of the transaction are used for the benefit
of, or transferred to, that other depository institution. [12 USC 371b-2(c). As added by act of Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2362.] 1-200.4 "Insured Depository Institution" Defined (d) For purposes of this section, the term "insured depository institution"
has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. [12 USC 371b-2(d). As added by act of Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2362).] 1-200.5 Rulemaking Authority; Enforcement (e) The Board may issue such regulations and orders, including definitions
consistent with this section, as may be necessary to administer and carry
out the purpose of this section. The appropriate Federal banking agency shall
enforce compliance with those regulations under section 8 of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act. [12 USC 371b-2(e). As added by act of Dec. 19, 1991 (105 Stat. 2362).] SECTION 23A--Relations with Affiliates 1-201 Restrictions on Transactions with Affiliates (a)(1) A member bank and its subsidiaries may engage in a covered
transaction with an affiliate only if-- (A) in the case of any affiliate, the aggregate amount of covered transactions
of the member bank and its subsidiaries will not exceed 10 per centum of the
capital stock and surplus of the member bank; and (B) in the case of all affiliates, the aggregate amount of covered transactions
of the member bank and its subsidiaries will not exceed 20 per centum of the
capital stock and surplus of the member bank. (2) For the purpose of this section, any transaction by a member bank with
any person shall be deemed to be a transaction with an affiliate to the extent
that the proceeds of the transaction are used for the benefit of, or transferred
to, that affiliate. (3) a member bank and its subsidiaries may not purchase a low-quality asset
from an affiliate unless the bank or such subsidiary, pursuant to an independent
credit evaluation, committed itself to purchase such asset prior to the time
such asset was acquired by the affiliate. (4) Any covered transactions and any transactions exempt under subsection
(d) between a member bank and an affiliate shall be on terms and conditions
that are consistent with safe and sound banking practices. 1-202 Definitions (b) For the purpose of this section-- (1) the term "affiliate" with respect to a member bank means-- (A) any company that controls the member bank and any other company that
is controlled by the company that controls the member bank; (B) a bank subsidiary of the member bank; (C) any company-- (i) that is controlled directly or indirectly, by a trust or otherwise, by
or for the benefit of shareholders who beneficially or otherwise control,
directly or indirectly, by trust or otherwise, the member bank or any company
that controls the member bank; or (ii) in which a majority of its directors or trustees constitute a majority
of the persons holding any such office with the member bank or any company
that controls the member bank; (D)(i) any company, including a real estate investment trust, that is sponsored
and advised on a contractual basis by the member bank or any subsidiary or
affiliate of the member bank; or (ii) any investment company with respect to which a member bank or any affiliate
thereof is an investment advisor as defined in section 2(a)(20) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940; and (E) any company that the Board determines by regulation or order to have
a relationship with the member bank or any subsidiary or affiliate of the
member bank, such that covered transactions by the member bank or its subsidiary
with that company may be affected by the relationship to the detriment of
the member bank or its subsidiary; and 1-202.1 (2) The following shall not be considered to be an affiliate: (A) any company, other than a bank, that is a subsidiary of a member bank,
unless a determination is made under paragraph (1)(E) not to exclude such
subisidary company from the definition of affiliate; (B) any company engaged solely in holding the premises of the member bank; (C) any company engaged solely in conducting a safe deposit business; (D) any company engaged solely in holding obligations of the United States
or its agencies or obligations fully guaranteed by the United States or its
agencies as to principal and interest; and (E) any company where control results from the exercise of rights arising
out of a bona fide debt previously contracted, but only for the period of
time specifically authorized under applicable State or Federal law or regulation
or, in the absence of such law or regulation, for a period of two years from
the date of the exercise of such rights or the effective date of this Act,
whichever date is later, subject, upon application, to authorization by the
Board for good cause shown of extensions of time for not more than one year
at a time, but such extensions in the aggregate shall not exceed three years; 1-202.2 (3)(A) a company or shareholder shall be deemed to have control over another
company if-- (i) such company or shareholder, directly or indirectly, or acting through
one or more other persons owns, controls, or has power to vote 25 per centum
or more of any class of voting securities of the other company; (ii) such company or shareholder controls in any manner the election of a
majority of the directors or trustees of the other company; or (iii) the Board determines, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that
such company or shareholder, directly or indirectly, exercises a controlling
influence over the management or policies of the other company; and (B) notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no company shall
be deemed to own or control another company by virtue of its ownership or
control of shares in a fiduciary capacity, except as provided in paragraph
(1)(C) of this subsection or if the company owning or controlling such shares
is a business trust; 1-202.3 (4) the term "subsidiary" with respect to a specified company means a company
that is controlled by such specified company; (5) the term "bank" includes a State bank, national bank, banking association,
and trust company; (6) the term "company" means a corporation, partnership, business trust,
association, or similar organization and, unless specifically excluded, the
term "company" includes a "member bank" and a "bank"; (7) the term "covered transaction" means with respect to an affiliate of
a member bank-- (A) a loan or extension of credit to the affiliate; (B) a purchase of or an investment in securities issued by the affiliate; (C) a purchase of assets, including assets subject to an agreement to repurchase,
from the affiliate, except such purchase of real and personal property as
may be specifically exempted by the Board by order or regulation; (D) the acceptance of securities issued by the affiliate as collateral security
for a loan or extension of credit to any person or company; or (E) the issuance of a guarantee, acceptance, or letter of credit, including
an endorsement or standby letter of credit, on behalf of an affiliate; 1-202.4 (8) the term "aggregate amount of covered transactions" means the amount
of the covered transactions about to be engaged in added to the current amount
of all outstanding covered transactions; (9) the term "securities" means stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, or other
similar obligations; and (10) the term "low-quality asset" means an asset that falls in any one or
more of the following categories: (A) an asset classified as "substandard", "doubtful", or "loss" or treated
as "other loans especially mentioned" in the most recent report of examination
or inspection of an affiliate prepared by either a Federal or State supervisory
agency; (B) an asset in a nonaccrual status; (C) an asset on which principal or interest payments are more than thirty
days past due; or (D) an asset whose terms have been renegotiated or compromised due to the
deteriorating financial condition of the obligor. 1-202.5 (11) In addition to paragraph (3), a company or shareholder shall be presumed
to control any other company if the company or shareholder, directly or indirectly,
or acting through 1 or more other persons, owns or controls 15 percent or
more of the equity capital of the other company pursuant to subparagraph (H)
or (I) of section 4(k)(4) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 or rules
adopted under section 122 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, if any, unless the
company or shareholder provides information acceptable to the Board to rebut
this presumption of control. 1-203 Collateral for Certain Transactions with Affiliates (c)(1) Each loan or extension of credit to, or guarantee, acceptance,
or letter of credit issued on behalf of, an affiliate by a member bank or
its subsidiary shall be secured at the time of the transaction by collateral
having a market value equal to-- (A) 100 per centum of the amount of such loan or extension of credit, guarantee,
acceptance, or letter of credit, if the collateral is composed of-- (i) obligations of the United States or its agencies; (ii) obligations fully guaranteed by the United States or its agencies as
to principal and interest; (iii) notes, drafts, bills of exchange or bankers' acceptances that are eligible
for rediscount or purchase by a Federal Reserve Bank; or (iv) a segregated, earmarked deposit account with the member bank; (B) 110 per centum of the amount of such loan or extension of credit, guarantee,
acceptance, or letter of credit if the collateral is composed of obligations
of any State or political subdivision of any State; (C) 120 per centum of the amount of such loan or extension of credit, guarantee,
acceptance, or letter of credit if the collateral is composed of other debt
instruments, including receivables; or (D) 130 per centum of the amount of such loan or extension of credit, guarantee,
acceptance, or letter of credit if the collateral is composed of stock, leases,
or other real or personal property. 1-204 (2) Any such collateral that is subsequently retired or amortized shall be
replaced by additional eligible collateral where needed to keep the percentage
of the collateral value relative to the amount of the outstanding loan or
extension of credit, guarantee, acceptance, or letter of credit equal to the
minimum percentage required at the inception of the transaction. (3) A low-quality asset shall not be acceptable as collateral for a loan
or extension of credit to, or guarantee, acceptance, or letter of credit issued
on behalf of, an affiliate. (4) The securities issued by an affiliate of the member bank shall not be
acceptable as collateral for a loan or extension of credit to, or guarantee,
acceptance, or letter of credit issued on behalf of, that affiliate or any
other affiliate of the member bank. (5) The collateral requirements of this paragraph shall not be applicable
to an acceptance that is already fully secured either by attached documents
or by other property having an ascertainable market value that is involved
in the transaction. 1-205 Exemptions (d) The provisions of this section, except paragraph (a)(4), shall
not be applicable to-- (1) any transaction, subject to the prohibition contained in subsection (a)(3),
with a bank-- (A) which controls 80 per centum or more of the voting shares of the member
bank; (B) in which the member bank controls 80 per centum or more of the voting
shares; or (C) in which 80 per centum or more of the voting shares are controlled by
the company that controls 80 per centum or more of the voting shares of the
member bank; (2) making deposits in an affiliated bank or affiliated foreign bank in the
ordinary course of correspondent business, subject to any restrictions that
the Board may prescribe by regulation or order; (3) giving immediate credit to an affiliate for uncollected items received
in the ordinary course of business; (4) making a loan or extension of credit to, or issuing a guarantee, acceptance,
or letter of credit on behalf of, an affiliate that is fully secured by-- (A) obligations of the United States or its agencies; (B) obligations fully guaranteed by the United States or its agencies as
to principal and interest; or (C) a segregated, earmarked deposit account with the member bank; (5) purchasing securities issued by any company of the kinds described in
section 4(c)(1) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956; (6) purchasing assets having a readily identifiable and publicly available
market quotation and purchased at that market quotation or, subject to the
prohibition contained in subsection (a)(3), purchasing loans on a nonrecourse
basis from affiliated banks; and (7) purchasing from an affiliate a loan or extension of credit that was originated
by the member bank and sold to the affiliate subject to a repurchase agreement
or with recourse. 1-205.1 (e) Rules relating to banks with financial subsidiaries. (1) For purposes of this section and section 23B, the term "financial subsidiary"
means any company that is a subsidiary of a bank that would be a financial
subsidiary of a national bank under section 5136A of the Revised Statutes
of the United States. (2) For purposes of applying this section and section 23B, and notwithstanding
subsection (b)(2) of this section or section 23B(d)(1), a financial subsidiary
of a bank-- (A) shall be deemed to be an affiliate of the bank; and (B) shall not be deemed to be a subsidiary of the bank. (3)(A) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the restriction contained in subsection
(a)(1)(A) shall not apply with respect to covered transactions between a bank
and any individual financial subsidiary of the bank. (B) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) or subsection (b)(7), a bank's investment
in a financial subsidiary of the bank shall not include retained earnings
of the financial subsidiary. (4) For purposes of this section and section 23B-- (A) any purchase of, or investment in, the securities of a financial subsidiary
of a bank by an affiliate of the bank shall be considered to be a purchase
of or investment in such securities by the bank; and (B) any extension of credit by an affiliate of a bank to a financial subsidiary
of the bank shall be considered to be an extension of credit by the bank to
the financial subsidiary if the Board determines that such treatment is necessary
or appropriate to prevent evasions of this Act and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley
Act. 1-206 Rulemaking and Additional Exemptions (f)(1) The Board may issue such further regulations and orders, including
definitions consistent with this section, as may be necessary to administer
and carry out the purposes of this section and to prevent evasions thereof. (2) The Board may, at its discretion, by regulation or order exempt transactions
or relationships from the requirements of this section if it finds such exemptions
to be in the public interest and consistent with the purposes of this section. (3)(A) Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley
Act, the Board shall adopt final rules under this section to address as covered
transactions credit exposure arising out of derivative transactions between
member banks and their affiliates and intraday extensions of credit by member
banks to their affiliates. (B) The effective date of any final rule adopted by the Board pursuant to
subparagraph (A) shall be delayed for such period as the Board deems necessary
or appropriate to permit banks to conform their activities to the requirements
of the final rule without undue hardship. [12 USC 371c. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 183) and amended
by acts of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 717); June 30, 1954 (68 Stat. 358); Sept.
8, 1959 (73 Stat. 457); July 1, 1966 (80 Stat. 241, 243); Oct. 15, 1982 (96
Stat. 1515); Jan. 12, 1983 (96 Stat. 2509); and Nov. 12, 1999 (113 Stat. 1378,
1379, 1380). Section 410 of the Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act
of 1982, which completely revised this section, provides in paragraph (c)
(12 USC 371c note) the following: SECTION 23B--Restrictions on Transactions with Affiliates 1-206.1 (a)(1) A member bank and its subsidiaries may engage in any of the transactions
described in paragraph (2) only-- (A) on terms and under circumstances, including credit standards, that are
substantially the same, or at least as favorable to such bank or its subsidiary,
as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with or involving
other nonaffiliated companies, or (B) in the absence of comparable transactions, on terms and under circumstances,
including credit standards, that in good faith would be offered to, or would
apply to, nonaffiliated companies. 1-206.2 (2) Paragraph (1) applies to the following: (A) Any covered transaction with an affiliate. (B) The sale of securities or other assets to an affiliate, including assets
subject to an agreement to repurchase. (C) The payment of money or the furnishing of services to an affiliate under
contract, lease, or otherwise. (D) Any transaction in which an affiliate acts as an agent or broker or receives
a fee for its services to the bank or to any other person. (E) Any transaction or series of transactions with a third party-- (i) if an affiliate has a financial interest in the third party, or (ii) if an affiliate is a participant in such transaction or series of transactions. (3) For the purpose of this subsection, any transaction by a member bank
or its subsidiary with any person shall be deemed to be a transaction with
an affiliate of such bank if any of the proceeds of the transaction are used
for the benefit of, or transferred to, such affiliate. 1-206.3 Prohibited Transactions (b)(1) A member bank or its subsidiary-- (A) shall not purchase as fiduciary any securities or other assets from any
affiliate unless such purchase is permitted-- (i) under the instrument creating the fiduciary relationship, (ii) by court order, or (iii) by law of the jurisdiction governing the fiduciary relationship; and (B) whether acting as principal or fiduciary, shall not knowingly purchase
or otherwise acquire, during the existence of any underwriting or selling
syndicate, any security if a principal underwriter of that security is an
affiliate of such bank. (2) Subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) shall not apply if the purchase or
acquisition of such securities has been approved, before such securities are
initially offered for sale to the public, by a majority of the directors of
the bank based on a determination that the purchase is a sound investment
for the bank irrespective of the fact that an affiliate of the bank is a principal
underwriter of the securities. 1-206.4 (3) For the purpose of this subsection-- (A) the term "security" has the meaning given to such term in section 3(a)(10)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (B) the term "principal underwriter" means any underwriter who, in connection
with a primary distribution of securities-- (i) is in privity of contract with the issuer or an affiliated person of
the issuer; (ii) acting alone or in concert with one or more other persons, initiates
or directs the formation of an underwriting syndicate; or (iii) is allowed a rate of gross commission, spread, or other profit greater
than the rate allowed another underwriter participating in the distribution. 1-206.5 Advertising Restriction (c) A member bank or any subsidiary or affiliate of a member bank
shall not publish any advertisement or enter into any agreement stating or
suggesting that the bank shall in any way be responsible for the obligations
of its affiliates. Definitions (d) For the purpose of this section-- (1) the term "affiliate" has the meaning given to such term in section 23A
(but does not include any company described in section (b)(2) of such section
or any bank); (2) the terms "bank", "subsidiary", "person", and "security" (other than
security as used in subsection (b)) have the meanings given to such terms
in section 23A; and (3) the term "covered transaction" has the meaning given to such term in
section 23A (but does not include any transaction which is exempt from such
definition under subsection (d) of such section). 1-206.6 Regulations (e) The Board may prescribe regulations to administer and carry out
the purposes of this section, including-- (1) regulations to further define terms used in this section; and (2) regulations to-- (A) exempt transactions or relationships from the requirements of this section;
and (B) exclude any subsidiary of a bank holding company from the definition
of affiliate for purposes of this section, if the Board finds such exemptions or exclusions are in the public interest
and are consistent with the purposes of this section. [12 USC 371c-1. As added by act of Aug. 10, 1987 (101 Stat. 564) and amended
by act of Nov. 12, 1999 (113 Stat. 1480).] SECTION 24--Real Estate Loans 1-207 (a) Any national banking association may make, arrange, purchase or sell
loans or extensions of credit secured by liens on interests in real estate,
subject to such terms, conditions, and limitations as may be prescribed by
the Comptroller of the Currency by order, rule, or regulation. 1-208 (b) Notes representing loans made under this section to finance the construction
of residential or farm buildings and having maturities not to exceed nine
months shall be eligible for discount as commercial paper within the terms
of the second paragraph of section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act if accompanied
by a valid and binding agreement to advance the full amount of the loan upon
the completion of the building entered into by an individual, partnership,
association, or corporation acceptable to the discounting bank. [12 USC 371. As amended by acts of Aug. 14, 1946 (60 Stat. 1072); May 25,
1948 (62 Stat. 265); Oct. 25, 1949 (63 Stat. 906); April 20, 1950 (64 Stat.
80); Sept. 1, 1951 (65 Stat. 303, 312); Aug. 15, 1953 (67 Stat. 614); July
22, 1954 (68 Stat. 525); Aug. 17, 1954 (68 Stat. 735); Aug. 11, 1955 (69 Stat.
633, 634); July 18, 1958 (72 Stat. 396); Sept. 9, 1959 (73 Stat. 489); June
30, 1961 (75 Stat. 188, 191); Sept. 28, 1962 (76 Stat. 662, 663); June 30,
1964 (78 Stat. 233); Sept. 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 807); Aug. 10, 1965 (79 Stat.
465, 509); Nov. 3, 1966 (80 Stat. 1277); May 25, 1967 (81 Stat. 28); Aug.
1, 1968 (82 Stat. 518, 609); July 24, 1970 (84 Stat. 462); Dec. 31, 1970 (84
Stat. 1803); Aug. 22, 1974 (88 Stat. 716, 725); and Oct. 15, 1982 (96 Stat.
1510).] SECTION 24A--Investment in Bank Premises or Stock of Corporation Holding
Premises 1-216 (a) Conditions of investment. No national bank or State member bank
shall invest in bank premises, or in the stock, bonds, debentures, or other
such obligations of any corporation holding the premises of such bank, or
make loans to or upon the security of any such corporation-- (1) unless the bank receives the prior approval of the Comptroller of the
Currency (with respect to a national bank) or the Board (with respect to a
State member bank); (2) unless the aggregate of all such investments and loans, together with
the amount of any indebtedness incurred by any such corporation that is an
affiliate of the bank, is less than or equal to the amount of the capital
stock of such bank; or (3) unless-- (A) the aggregate of all such investments and loans, together with the amount
of any indebtedness incurred by any such corporation that is an affiliate
of the bank, is less than or equal to 150 percent of the capital and surplus
of the bank; and (B) the bank-- (i) has a CAMEL composite rating of 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions
Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system) as
of the most recent examination of such bank; (ii) is well capitalized and will continue to be well capitalized after the
investment or loan; and (iii) provides notification to the Comptroller of the Currency (with respect
to a national bank) or to the Board (with respect to a State member bank)
not later than 30 days after making the investment or loan. (b) Definitions. For purposes of this section-- (1) the term "affiliate" has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Banking
Act of 1933; and (2) the term "well capitalized" has the same meaning as in section 38(b)
of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. [12 USC 371d. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 183); amended by
acts of June 30, 1954 (68 Stat. 358) and Sept. 30, 1996 (110 Stat. 3009-405).] SECTION 25--Foreign Branches 1-217 1. Capital and Surplus Required to Exercise Powers Any national banking association possessing a capital and surplus of $1,000,000
or more may file application with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System for permission to exercise, upon such conditions and under such regulations
as may be prescribed by the said board, the following powers: [12 USC 601. As amended by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 755), which completely
revised this section, and by act of July 1, 1966 (80 Stat. 241).] 1-218 2. Establishment of Foreign Branches First. To establish branches in foreign coun tries or dependencies or insular
possessions of the United States for the furtherance of the foreign commerce
of the United States, and to act if required to do so as fiscal agents of
the United States. [12 USC 601. As amended by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 755), which completely
revised this section.] 1-219 3. Purchase of Stock in Corporations Engaged in Foreign Banking Second. To invest an amount not exceeding in the aggregate ten per centum
of its paid-in capital stock and surplus in the stock of one or more banks
or corporations chartered or incorporated under the laws of the United States
or of any State thereof, and principally engaged in international or foreign
banking, or banking in a dependency or insular possession of the United States
either directly or through the agency, ownership, or control of local institutions
in foreign countries, or in such dependencies or insular possessions. [12 USC 601. As added by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 755), which completely
revised this section.] 1-220 4. Acquisition of Ownership of Foreign Banks Third. To acquire and hold, directly or indirectly, stock or other evidences
of ownership in one or more banks organized under the law of a foreign country
or a dependency or insular possession of the United States and not engaged,
directly or indirectly, in any activity in the United States except as, in
the judgment of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, shall
be incidental to the international or foreign business of such foreign bank;
and, notwithstanding the provisions of section 23A of this Act, to make loans
or extensions of credit to or for the account of such bank in the manner and
within the limits prescribed by the Board by general or specific regulation
or ruling. [12 USC 601. As added by act of July 1, 1966 (80 Stat. 241).] 1-221 5. Right of National Banks to Invest in Foreign Banking Corporations until
January 1, 1921 Until January 1, 1921, any national banking association, without regard to
the amount of its capital and surplus, may file application with the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for permission, upon such conditions
and under such regulations as may be prescribed by said board, to invest an
amount not exceeding in the aggregate 5 per centum of its paid-in capital
and surplus in the stock of one or more corporations chartered or incorporated
under the laws of the United States or of any State thereof and, regardless
of its location, principally engaged in such phases of international or foreign
financial operations as may be necessary to facilitate the export of goods,
wares, or merchandise from the United States or any of its dependencies or
insular possessions to any foreign country: Provided, however, That in no
event shall the total investments authorized by this section by any one national
bank exceed 10 per centum of its capital and surplus. [12 USC 601. As added by act of Sept. 17, 1919 (41 Stat. 285). This paragraph,
by its terms, is now obsolete.] 1-222 6. Application for Permission to Exercise Powers Such application shall specify the name and capital of the banking association
filing it, the powers applied for, and the place or places where the banking
or financial operations proposed are to be carried on. The Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System shall have power to approve or to reject such
application in whole or in part if for any reason the granting of such application
is deemed inexpedient, and shall also have power from time to time to increase
or decrease the number of places where such banking operations may be carried
on. [12 USC 601. As amended by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 755), which completely
revised this section; and by act of Sept. 17, 1919 (41 Stat. 286).] 1-223 7. Examinations and Reports of Condition Every national banking association operating foreign branches shall be required
to furnish information concerning the conditions of such branches to the Comptroller
of the Currency upon demand, and every member bank investing in the capital
stock of banks or corporations described above shall be required to furnish
information concerning the condition of such banks or corporations to the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System upon demand, and the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may order special examinations
of the said branches, banks, or corporations at such time or times as it may
deem best. [12 USC 602. As amended by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 755), which completely
revised this section; and by act of Sept. 17, 1919 (41 Stat. 286).] 1-224 8. Agreement to Restrict Operations Before any national bank shall be permitted to purchase stock in any such
corporation the said corporation shall enter into an agreement or undertaking
with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to restrict its
operations or conduct its business in such manner or under such limitations
and restrictions as the said board may prescribe for the place or places wherein
such business is to be conducted. If at any time the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System shall ascertain that the regulations prescribed
by it are not being complied with, said board is hereby authorized and empowered
to institute an investigation of the matter and to send for persons and papers,
subpoena witnesses, and administer oaths in order to satisfy itself as to
the actual nature of the transactions referred to. Should such investigation
result in establishing the failure of the corporation in question, or of the
national bank or banks which may be stockholders therein, to comply with the
regulations laid down by the said Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System, such national banks may be required to dispose of stock holdings in
the said corporation upon reasonable notice. [12 USC 603. Added by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 755), which completely
revised this section.] 1-225 9. Accounts of Foreign Branches Every national banking association operating foreign branches shall conduct
the accounts of each foreign branch independently of the accounts of other
foreign branches established by it and of its home office, and shall at the
end of each fiscal period transfer to its general ledger the profit or loss
accrued at each branch as a separate item. [12 USC 604. As amended by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 755), which completely
revised this section.] 1-226 10. Additional Banking Powers Authorized Regulations issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
under this section, in addition to regulating powers which a foreign branch
may exercise under other provisions of law, may authorize such a foreign branch,
subject to such conditions and requirements as such regulations may prescribe,
to exercise such further powers as may be usual in connection with the transaction
of the business of banking in the places where such foreign branch shall transact
business. Such regulations shall not authorize a foreign branch to engage
in the general business of producing, distributing, buying or selling goods,
wares, or merchandise; nor, except to such limited extent as the Board may
deem to be necessary with respect to securities issued by any "foreign state"
as defined in section 25(b) of this Act, shall such regulations authorize
a foreign branch to engage or participate, directly or indirectly, in the
business of underwriting, selling, or distributing securities. [12 USC 604a. As added by act of Aug. 15, 1962 (76 Stat. 388). ] SECTION 25A--Banking Corporations Authorized to Do Foreign Banking Business
1-227 1. Organization Corporations to be organized for the purpose of engaging in international
or foreign banking or other international or foreign financial operations,
or in banking or other financial operations in a dependency or insular possession
of the United States, either directly or through the agency, ownership, or
control of local institutions in foreign countries, or in such dependencies
or insular possessions as provided by this section, and to act when required
by the Secretary of the Treasury as fiscal agents of the United States, may
be formed by any number of natural persons, not less in any case than five:
Provided, That nothing in this section shall be construed to deny the right
of the Secretary of the Treasury to use any corporation organized under this
section as depositaries in Panama and the Panama Canal Zone, or in the Philippine
Islands and other insular possessions and dependencies of the United States. 2. Purpose The congress hereby declares that it is the purpose of this section to provide
for the establishment of international banking and financial corporations
operating under Federal supervision with powers sufficiently broad to enable
them to compete effectively with similar foreign-owned institutions in the
United States and abroad; to afford to the United States exporter and importer
in particular, and to United States commerce, industry, and agriculture in
general, at all times a means of financing international trade, especially
United States exports; to foster the participation by regional and smaller
banks throughout the United States in the provision of international banking
and financing services to all segments of United States agriculture, commerce,
and industry, and, in particular small business and farming concerns; to stimulate
competition in the provision of international banking and financing services,
throughout the United States; and, in conjunction with each of the preceding
purposes, to facilitate and stimulate the export of United Stated goods, wares,
merchandise, commodities, and services to achieve a sound United States international
trade position. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall
issue rules and regulations under this section consistent with and in furtherance
of the purposes described in the preceding sentence, and, in accordance therewith,
shall review and revise any such rules and regulations at least once every
five years, the first such period commencing with the effective date of rules
and regulations issued pursuant to section 3(a) of the International Banking
Act of 1978, in order to ensure that such purposes are being served in light
of prevailing economic conditions and banking practices. [12 USC 611. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 378); and amended
by act of Feb. 27, 1921 (41 Stat. 1145) and Sept. 17, 1978 (92 Stat. 609).
Presidential Proclamation No. 2695 of July 4, 1946 (60 Stat. 1352; 12 USC
1394 note) recognizes the independence of the Philippine Islands. Therefore,
the words "in the Philippine Islands and" have been omitted from the U.S.
Code.] 1-228 3. Articles of Association Such persons shall enter into articles of association which shall specify
in general terms the objects for which the association is formed and may contain
any other provisions not inconsistent with law which the association may see
fit to adopt for the regulation of its business and the conduct of its affairs. [12 USC 612. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 378).] 1-229 4. Execution of Articles of Association; Contents of Organization Certificate Such articles of association shall be signed by all of the persons intending
to participate in the organization of the corporation and, thereafter, shall
be forwarded to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and shall
be filed and preserved in its office. The persons signing the said articles
of association shall, under their hands, make an organization certificate
which shall specifically state: First. The name assumed by such corporation, which shall be subject to the
approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Second. The place or places where its operations are to be carried on. Third. The place in the United States where its home office is to be located. Fourth. The amount of its capital stock and the number of shares into which
the same shall be divided. Fifth. The names and places of business or residence of the persons executing
the certificate and the number of shares to which each has subscribed. Sixth. The fact that the certificate is made to enable the persons subscribing
the same, and all other persons, firms, companies, and corporations, who or
which may thereafter subscribe to or purchase shares of the capital stock
of such corporation, to avail themselves of the advantages of this section. [12 USC 613. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 379).] 1-230 5. Filing Organization Certificate; Issuance of Permit The persons signing the organization certificate shall duly acknowledge the
execution thereof before a judge of some court of record or notary public,
who shall certify thereto under the seal of such court or notary, and thereafter
the certificate shall be forwarded to the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System to be filed and preserved in its office. Upon duly making and
filing articles of association and an organization certificate, and after
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has approved the same
and issued a permit to begin business, the association shall become and be
a body corporate, and as such and in the name designated therein shall have
power to adopt and use a corporate seal, which may be changed at the pleasure
of its board of directors; to have succession for a period of twenty years
unless sooner dissolved by the act of the shareholders owning two-thirds of
the stock or by an Act of Congress or unless its franchises become forfeited
by some violation of law; to make contracts; to sue and be sued, complain,
and defend in any court of law or equity; to elect or appoint directors; and,
by its board of directors, to appoint such officers and employees as may be
deemed proper, define their authority and duties, require bonds of them, and
fix the penalty thereof, dismiss such officers or employees, or any thereof,
at pleasure and appoint others to fill their places; to prescribe, by its
board of directors, by-laws not inconsistent with law or with the regulations
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System regulating the manner
in which its stock shall be transferred, its directors elected or appointed,
its officers and employees appointed, its property transferred, and the privileges
granted to it by law exercised and enjoyed. [12 USC 614. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 379) and Sept. 17,
1978 (92 Stat. 609).] 1-231 6. Powers; Regulations of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Each corporation so organized shall have power, under such rules and regulations
as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe: [12 USC 615. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 379) and amended
by act of Sept. 17, 1978 (92 Stat. 609).] 1-232 Banking Powers (a) To purchase, sell, discount, and negotiate, with or without its indorsement
or guaranty, notes, drafts, checks, bills of exchange, acceptances, including
bankers' acceptances, cable transfers, and other evidences of indebtedness;
to purchase and sell, with or without its indorsement or guaranty, securities,
including the obligations of the United States or of any State thereof but
not including shares of stock in any corporation except as herein provided;
to accept bills or drafts drawn upon it subject to such limitations and restrictions
as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may impose; to issue
letters of credit; to purchase and sell coin, bullion, and exchange; to borrow
and to lend money; to issue debentures, bonds, and promissory notes under
such general conditions as to security and such limitations as the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe; to receive deposits
outside of the United States and to receive only such deposits within the
United States as may be incidental to or for the purpose of carrying out transactions
in foreign countries or dependencies or insular possessions of the United
States; and generally to exercise such powers as are incidental to the powers
conferred by this Act or as may be usual, in the determination of the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, in connection with the transaction
of the business of banking or other financial operations in the countries,
colonies, dependencies, or possessions in which it shall transact business
and not inconsistent with the powers specifically granted herein. Nothing
contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, under its power to prescribe rules and regulations,
from limiting the aggregate amount of liabilities of any or all classes incurred
by the corporation and outstanding at any one time. Whenever a corporation
organized under this section receives deposits in the United States authorized
by this section it shall carry reserves in such amounts as the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe for member banks of the Federal
Reserve System. [12 USC 615(a). As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 379); and amended
by act of Sept. 17, 1978 (92 Stat. 609).] 1-233 Branches (b) To establish and maintain for the transaction of its business branches
or agencies in foreign countries, their dependencies or colonies, and in the
dependencies or insular possessions of the United States, at such places as
may be approved by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and
under such rules and regulations as it may prescribe, including countries
or dependencies not specified in the original organization certificate. [12 USC 615(b). As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 379). ] 1-234 Ownership of Stock in Other Corporations (c) With the consent of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
to purchase and hold stock or other certificates of ownership in any other
corporation organized under the provisions of this section, or under the laws
of any foreign country or a colony or dependency thereof, or under the laws
of any State, dependency, or insular possession of the United States but not
engaged in the general business of buying or selling goods, wares, merchandise
or commodities in the United States, and not transacting any business in the
United States except such as in the judgment of the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System may be incidental to its international or foreign
business: Provided, however, That, except with the approval of the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System, no corporation organized hereunder
shall invest in any one corporation an amount in excess of 10 per centum of
its own capital and surplus, except in a corporation engaged in the business
of banking, when 15 per centum of its capital and surplus may be so invested:
Provided further, That no corporation organized hereunder shall purchase,
own, or hold stock or certificates of ownership in any other corporation organized
hereunder or under the laws of any State which is in substantial competition
therewith, or which holds stock or certificates of ownership in corporations
which are in substantial competition with the purchasing corporation. [12 USC 615(c). As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 380). ] 1-235 7. Purchase of Stock to Prevent Loss on Debt Previously Contracted Nothing contained herein shall prevent corporations organized hereunder from
purchasing and holding stock in any corporation where such purchase shall
be necessary to prevent a loss upon a debt previously contracted in good faith;
and stock so purchased or acquired in corporations organized under this section
shall within six months from such purchase be sold or disposed of at public
or private sale unless the time to so dispose of same is extended by the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. [12 USC 615(c). As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 380). ] 1-236 8. Restrictions on Business in United States No corporation organized under this section shall carry on any part of its
business in the United States except such as, in the judgment of the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, shall be incidental to its international
or foreign business: And provided further, That except such as is incidental
and preliminary to its organization no such corporation shall exercise any
of the powers conferred by this section until it has been duly authorized
by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to commence business
as a corporation organized under the provisions of this section. [12 USC 616. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 381).] 1-237 9. Corporation Trading in Commodities or Attempting to Control Prices No corporation organized under this section shall engage in commerce or trade
in commodities except as specifically provided in this section, nor shall
it either directly or indirectly control or fix or attempt to control or fix
the price of an such commodities. The charter of any corporation violating
this provision shall be subject to forfeiture in the manner hereinafter provided
in this section. It shall be unlawful for any director, officer, agent, or
employee of any such corporation to use or to conspire to use the credit;
the funds, or the power of the corporation to fix or control the price of
any such commodities, and any such person violating this provision shall be
liable to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment
not less than one year and not exceeding five years, or both, in the discretion
of the court. [12 USC 617. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 81).] 1-238 10. Capital Stock No corporation shall be organized under the provisions of this section with
a capital stock of less than $2,000,000, one-quarter of which must be paid
in before the corporation may be authorized to begin business, and the remainder
of the capital stock of such corporation shall be paid in installments of
at least 10 per centum on the whole amount to which the corporation shall
be limited as frequently as one installment at the end of each succeeding
two months from the time of the commencement of it business operations until
the whole of the capital stock shall be paid in: Provided, however, That whenever
$2,000,000 of the capital stock of any corporation is paid in the remainder
of the corporation's capital stock or any unpaid part of such remainder may,
with the consent of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and
subject to such regulations and conditions as it may prescribe, be paid in
upon call from the board of directors; such unpaid subscriptions, however,
to be included in the maximum of 10 per centum of the national bank's capital
and surplus which a national bank is permitted under the provisions of this
Act to hold in stock of corporations engaged in business of the kind described
in this section and in section 25 of the Federal Reserve Act as amended. The
capital stock of any such corporation may be increased at any time, with the
approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, by a vote
of two-thirds of its shareholders or by unanimous consent in writing of the
shareholders without a meeting and without a formal vote, but any such increase
of capital shall be fully paid in within ninety days after such approval;
and may be reduced in like manner, provided that in no event shall it be less
than $2,000,000. No corporation, except as herein provided, shall during the
time it shall continue its operations, withdraw or permit to be withdrawn,
either in the form of dividends or otherwise, any portion of its capital.
Any national bank may invest in the stock of any corporation organized under
this section. The aggregate amount of stock held by any national bank in all
corporations engaged in business of the kind described in this section or
section 25 shall not exceed an amount equal to 10 percent of the capital and
surplus of such bank unless the Board determines that the investment of an
additional amount by the bank would not be unsafe or unsound and, in any case,
shall not exceed an amount equal to 20 percent of the capital and surplus
of such bank. [12 USC 618. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 381); and amended
by acts of June 14, 1921 (42 Stat. 28) and Sept. 30, 1996 (110 Stat. 3009-426).] 1-239 11. Citizenship of Stockholders Except as otherwise provided in this section, a majority of the shares of
the capital stock of any such corporation shall at all times be held and owned
by citizens of the United States, by corporations the controlling interest
in which is owned by citizens of the United States, chartered under the laws
of the United States or of a State of the United States, or by firms or companies,
the controlling interest in which is owned by citizens of the United States.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, one or more foreign
banks, institutions organized under the laws of foreign countries which own
or control foreign banks, or banks organized under the laws of the United
States, the States of the United States, or the District of Columbia, the
controlling interests in which are owned by any such foreign banks or institutions,
may, with the prior approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System and upon such terms and conditions and subject to such rules and regulations
as the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may prescribe, own
and hold 50 per centum or more of the shares of the capital stock of any corporation
orgaized under this section, and any such corporation shall be subject to
the same provisions of law as any other corporation organized under this section,
and the terms "controls" and "controlling interest" shall be construed consistently
with the definition of "control" in section 2 of the Bank Holding Company
Act of 1956. For the purposes of the preceding sentence of this paragraph
the term "foreign bank" shall have the meaning assigned to it in the International
Banking Act of 1978. Any company, other than a bank as defined in section
2 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, that after March 5, 1987, directly
or indirectly acquires control of a corporation organized or operating under
the provisions of this section or section 25 shall be subject to the provisions
of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 in the same manner and to the same
extent that bank holding companies are subject thereto, except that such company
shall not by reason of this paragraph be deemed a bank holding company for
the purpose of section 3 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. [12 USC 619. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 378) and amended
by acts of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 717); Sept. 17, 1978 (92 Stat. 609); and
Aug. 10, 1987 (101 Stat. 566).] 1-240 12. Members of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as Directors,
Officers or Stockholders No member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall be
an officer or director of any corporation organized under the provisions of
this section, or of any corporation engaged in similar business organized
under the laws of any State, nor hold stock in any such corporation, and before
entering upon his duties as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System he shall certify under oath to the Secretary of the Treasury
that he has complied with this requirement. [12 USC 620. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 382).] 1-241 13. Shareholders' Liability; Corporation Not to Become Member of Federal
Reserve Bank Shareholders in any corporation organized under the provision of this section
shall be liable for the amount of their unpaid stock subscriptions. No such
corporation shall become a member of any Federal reserve bank. [12 USC 621. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 382).] 1-242 14. Forfeiture of Charter for Violation of Law Should any corporation organized hereunder violate or fail to comply with
any of the provisions of this section, all of its rights, privileges, and
franchises derived herefrom may thereby be forfeited. Before any such corporation
shall be declared dissolved, or its rights, privileges, and franchises forfeited,
any noncompliance with, or violation of such laws shall, however, be determined
and adjudged by a court of the United States of competent jurisdiction, in
a suit brought for that purpose in the district or territory in which the
home office of such corporation is located, which suit shall be brought by
the United States at the insistence of the Board of Governors for the Federal
Reserve System or the Attorney General. Upon adjudication of such noncompliance
or violation, each director and officer who participated in, or assented to,
the illegal act or acts, shall be liable in his personal or individual capacity
for all damages which the said corporation shall have sustained in consequence
thereof. No dissolution shall take away or impair any remedy against the corporation,
its stockholders, or officers for any liability or penalty previously incurred. [12 USC 622. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 382).] 1-243 15. Voluntary Liquidation Any such corporation may go into voluntary liquidation and be closed by a
vote of its shareholders owning two-thirds of its stock. [12 USC 623. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 382.)] 1-244 16. Appointment of Receiver or Conservator (A) In general. The Board may appoint a conservator or receiver for a corporation
organized under the provisions of this section to the same extent and in the
same manner as the Comptroller of the Currency may appoint a conservator or
receiver for a national bank, and the conservator or receiver for such corporation
shall exercise the same powers, functions, and duties, subject to the same
limitations, as a conservator or receiver for a national bank.
(B) Equivalent authority. The Board shall have the same authority with respect
to any conservator or receiver appointed for a corporation organized under
the provisions of this section under this paragraph and any such corporation
as the Comptroller of the Currency has with respect to a conservator or receiver
of a national bank and the national bank for which a conservator or receiver
has been appointed.
(C) Title 11 petitions. The Board may direct the conservator or receiver
of a corporation organized under the provisions of this section to file a
petition pursuant to title 11, United States Code, in which case, title 11,
United States Code, shall apply to the corporation in lieu of otherwise applicable
Federal or State insolvency law.
[12 USC 624. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 382) and amended
by act of Dec. 12, 2000 (114 Stat. 2763A-396).]
(1-245) Federal Reserve Act: SECTION 25A -- Banking Corporations Authorized
to Do Foreign Banking Business
17. Stockholders' Meetings; Records; Reports; Examinations Every corporation organized under the provisions of this section shall hold
a meeting of its stockholders annually upon a date fixed in its bylaws, such
meeting to be held at its home office in the United States. Every such corporation
shall keep at its home office books containing the names of all stockholders
thereof, and the names and addresses of the members of its board of directors,
together with copies of all reports made by it to the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System. Every such corporation shall make reports to the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System at such times and in such
form as it may require; and shall be subject to examination once a year and
at such other times as may be deemed necessary by the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System by examiners appointed by the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System, the cost of such examinations, including the
compensation of the examiners, to be fixed by the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System and to be paid by the corporation examined. [12 USC 625. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 382).] 1-246 18. Dividends and Surplus Fund The directors of any corporation organized under the provisions of this section
may, semiannually, declare a dividend of so much of the net profits of the
corporation as they shall judge expedient; but each corporation shall, before
the declaration of a dividend, carry one-tenth of its net profits of the preceding
half year to its surplus fund until the same shall amount to 20 per centum
of its capital stock. [12 USC 626. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 383).] 1-247 19. Taxation Any corporation organized under the provisions of this section shall be subject
to tax by the State within which its home office is located in the same manner
and to the same extent as other corporations organized under the laws of that
State which are transacting a similar character of business. The shares of
stock in such corporation shall also be subject to tax as the personal property
of the owners or holders thereof in the same manner and to the same extent
as the shares of stock in similar State corporations. [12 USC 627. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 383).] 1-248 20. Extension of Corporate Existence Any corporation organized under the provisions of this section may at any
time within the two years next previous to the date of the expiration of its
corporate existence, by a vote of the shareholders owning two-thirds of its
stock, apply to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for its
approval to extend the period of its corporate existence for a term of not
more than twenty years, and upon certified approval of the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System such corporation shall have its corporate existence
for such extended period unless sooner dissolved by the act of the shareholders
owning two-thirds of its stock, or by an Act of Congress or unless its franchise
becomes forfeited by some violation of law. [12 USC 628. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 383).] 1-249 21. Conversion of State Corporation into Federal Corporation Any bank or banking institution, principally engaged in foreign business,
incorporated by special law of any State or of the United States or organized
under the general laws of any State or of the United States and having an
unimpaired capital sufficient to entitle it to become a corporation under
the provisions of this section may, by the vote of the shareholders owning
not less than two-thirds of the capital stock of such bank or banking association,
with the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System,
be converted into a Federal corporation of the kind authorized by this section
with any name approved by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System:
Provided, however, That said conversion shall not be in contravention of the
State law. In such case the articles of association and organization certificate
may be executed by a majority of the directors of the bank or banking institution,
and the certificate shall declare that the owners of at least two thirds of
the capital stock have authorized the directors to make such certificate and
to change or convert the bank or banking institution into a Federal corporation.
A majority of the directors, after executing the articles of association and
the organization certificate, shall have power to execute all other papers
and to do whatever may be required to make its organization perfect and complete
as a Federal corporation. The shares of any such corporation may continue
to be for the same amount each as they were before the conversion, and the
directors may continue to be directors of the corporation until others are
elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of this section. When
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has given to such corporation
a certificate that the provisions of this section have been complied with,
such corporation and all its stockholders, officers, and employees, shall
have the same powers and privileges, and shall be subject to the same duties,
liabilities, and regulations, in all respects, as shall have been prescribed
by this section for corporations originally organized hereunder. [12 USC 629. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 383).] 1-250 22. Criminal Offenses of Directors, Officers, and Employees Every officer, director, clerk, employee, or agent of any corporation organized
under this section who embezzles, abstracts, or willfully misapplies any of
the moneys, funds, credits, securities, evidences of indebtedness or assets
of any character of such corporation; or who, without authority from the directors,
issues or puts forth any certificate of deposit, draws any order or bill of
exchange, makes any acceptance, assigns any note, bond, debenture, draft,
bill of exchange, mortgage, judgment, or decree; or who makes any false entry
in any book, report, or statement of such corporation with intent, in either
case, to injure or defraud such corporation or any other company, body politic
or corporate, or any individual person, or to deceive any officer of such
corporation, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or any
agent or examiner appointed to examine the affairs of any such corporation;
and every receiver of any such corporation and every clerk or employee of
such receiver who shall embezzle, abstract, or willfully misapply or wrongfully
convert to his own use any moneys, funds, credits, or assets of any character
which may come into his possession or under his control in the execution of
his trust or the performance of the duties of his employment; and every such
receiver or clerk or employee of such receiver who shall, with intent to injure
or defraud any person, body politic or corporate, or to deceive or mislead
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or any agent or examiner
appointed to examine the affairs of such receiver, shall make any false entry
in any book, report, or record of any matter connected with the duties of
such receiver; and every person who with like intent aids or abets any officer,
director, clerk, employee, or agent of any corporation organized under this
section, or receiver or clerk or employee of such receiver as aforesaid in
any violation of this section, shall upon conviction thereof be imprisoned
for not less than two years nor more than ten years, and may also be fined
not more than $5,000, in the discretion of the court. [12 USC 630. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 384).] 1-251 23. Representation that United States Is Liable for Obligations Whoever being connected in any capacity with any corporation organized under
this section represents in any way that the United States is liable for the
payment of any bond or other obligation, or the interest thereon, issued or
incurred by any corporation organized hereunder, or that the United States
incurs any liability in respect of any act or omission of the corporation,
shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 and by imprisonment for
not more than five years. [12 USC 631. As added by act of Dec. 24, 1919 (41 Stat. 384).] SECTION 25B--Jurisdiction of Suits 1-252 1. Suits Arising Out of Foreign Banking Business Notwithstanding any other provision of law all suits of a civil nature at
common law or in equity to which any corporation organized under the laws
of the United States shall be a party, arising out of transactions involving
international or foreign banking, or banking in a dependency or insular possession
of the United States, or out of other international or foreign financial operations,
either directly or through the agency, ownership, or control of branches or
local institutions in dependencies or insular possessions of the United States
or in foreign countries, shall be deemed to arise under the laws of the United
States, and the district courts of the United States shall have original jurisdiction
of all such suits; and any defendant in any such suit may, at any time before
the trial thereof, remove such suits from a State court into the district
court of the United States for the proper district by following the procedure
for the removal of causes otherwise provided by law. Such removal shall not
cause undue delay in the trial of such case and a case so removed shall have
a place on the calendar of the United States court to which it is removed
relative to that which it held on the State court from which it was removed. [12 USC 632. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 184).] 1-253 2. Suits Involving Federal Reserve Banks Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all suits of a civil nature at
common law or in equity to which any Federal Reserve bank shall be a party
shall be deemed to arise under the laws of the United States, and the district
courts of the United States shall have original jurisdiction of all such suits;
and any Federal Reserve bank which is a defendant in any such suit may, at
any time before the trial thereof, remove such suit from a State court into
the district court of the United States for the proper district by following
the procedure for the removal of causes otherwise provided by law. No attachment
or execution shall be issued against any Federal Reserve bank or its property
before final judgment in any suit, action, or proceeding in any State, county,
municipal, or United States court. [12 USC 632. As added by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 184).] 1-254 3. Federal Reserve Banks Receiving Property of Foreign States and Central
Banks Whenever (1) any Federal Reserve bank has received any property from or for
the account of a foreign state which is recognized by the Government of the
United States, or from or for the account of a central bank of any such foreign
state, and holds such property in the name of such foreign state or such central
bank; (2) a representative of such foreign state who is recognized by the
Secretary of State as being the accredited representative of such foreign
state to the Government of the United States has certified to the Secretary
of State the name of a person as having authority to receive, control, or
dispose of such property; and (3) the authority of such person to act with
respect to such property is accepted and recognized by the Secretary of State,
and so certified by the Secretary of State to the Federal Reserve bank, the
payment, transfer, delivery, or other disposal of such property by such Federal
Reserve bank to or upon the order of such person shall be conclusively presumed
to be lawful and shall constitute a complete discharge and release of any
liability of the Federal Reserve bank for or with respect to such property. [12 USC 632. As added by act of April 7, 1941 (55 Stat. 131).] 1-255 4. Insured Banks Receiving Property of Foreign States and Central Banks Whenever (1) any insured bank has received any property from or for the account
of a foreign state which is recognized by the Government of the United States,
or from or for the account of a central bank of any such foreign state, and
holds such property in the name of such foreign state or such central bank;
(2) a representative of such foreign state who is recognized by the Secretary
of State as being the accredited representative of such foreign state to the
Government of the United States has certified to the Secretary of State the
name of a person as having authority to receive, control, or dispose of such
property; and (3) the authority of such person to act with respect to such
property is accepted and recognized by the Secretary of State, and so certified
by the Secretary of State to such insured bank, the payment, transfer, delivery,
or other disposal of such property by such bank to or upon the order of such
person shall be conclusively presumed to be lawful and shall constitute a
complete discharge and release of any liability of such bank for or with respect
to such property. Any suit or other legal proceeding against any insured bank
or any officer, director, or employee thereof, arising out of the receipt
possession, or disposition of any such property shall be deemed to arise under
the laws of the United States and the district courts of the United States
shall have exclusive jurisdiction thereof, regardless of the amount involved;
and any such bank or any officer, director, or employee thereof which is a
defendant in any such suit may, at any time before trial thereof, remove such
suit from a State court into the district court of the United States for the
proper district by following the procedure for the removal of causes otherwise
provided by law. [12 USC 632. As added by act of April 7, 1941 (55 Stat. 132).] 1-256 5. Licenses Relating to Property of Foreign States and Central Banks Nothing in this section shall be deemed to repeal or to modify in any manner
any of the provisions of the Gold Reserve Act of 1934 (ch. 6, 48 Stat. 337),
as amended, the Silver Purchase Act of 1934 (ch. 674, 48 Stat. 1178), as amended,
or subdivision (b) of section 5 of the Act of October 6, 1917 (40 Stat. 411),
as amended, or any actions, regulations, rules, orders, or proclamations taken,
promulgated, made, or issued pursuant to any of such statutes. In any case
in which a license to act with respect to any property referred to in this
section is required under any of said statutes, regulations, rules, orders,
or proclamations, notification to the Secretary of State by the proper Government
officer or agency of the issuance of an appropriate license or that appropriate
licenses will be issued on application shall be a prerequisite to any action
by the Secretary of State pursuant to this section, and the action of the
Secretary of State shall relate only to such property as is included in such
notification. Each such notification shall include the terms and conditions
of such license or licenses and a description of the property to which they
relate. [12 USC 632. As added by act of April 7, 1941 (55 Stat. 132).] 1-257 6. Definitions For the purposes of this section, (1) the term "property" includes gold,
silver, currency, credits, deposits, securities, choses in action, and any
other form of property, the proceeds thereof, and any right, title, or interest
therein: (2) the term "foreign state" includes any foreign government or any
department, district, province, county, possession, or other similar governmental
organization or subdivision of a foreign government, and any agency or instrumentality
of any such foreign government or of any such organization or subdivision;
(3) the term "central bank" includes any foreign bank or banker authorized
to perform any one or more of the functions of a central bank; (4) the term
"person" includes any individual, or any corporation, partnership, association,
or other similar organization; and (5) the term "insured bank" shall have
the meaning given to it in section 12B of this Act. [12 USC 632. As added by act of April 7, 1941 (55 Stat. 132). Section 12B
was withdrawn and enacted as a separate act by act of Sept. 21, 1950 (64 Stat.
873); for definition of "insured bank" under that act, see 12 USC 1813(h).] SECTION 25C--Potential Liability on Foreign Accounts 1-257.5 (a) Exceptions from repayment requirement. A member bank shall not
be required to repay any deposit made at a foreign branch of the bank if the
branch cannot repay the deposit due to-- (1) an act of war, insurrection, or civil strife; or (2) an action by a foreign government or instrumentality (whether de jure
or de facto) in the country in which the branch is located; unless the member bank has expressly agreed in writing to repay the deposit
under those circumstances. (b) Regulations. The Board and the Comptroller of the Currency may
jointly prescribe such regulations as they deem necessary to implement this
section. [12 USC 633. As added by act of Sept. 23, 1994 (108 Stat. 2229). Section
326(c) of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act
of 1994 (12 USC 633 note) provides as follows: 1-258 SECTION 26 [Section 26 authorized the secretary of the Treasury to maintain parity of
all forms of money and to strengthen the gold reserve by borrowing gold on
security of United States bonds or by issuing gold notes for one year. The
authority to issue the bonds was repealed by section 10 of the act of March
18, 1968 (82 Stat. 51); therefore, in the recodification of title 31 (act
of Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877), section 26 of the Federal Reserve Act, which
had been partly incorporated in 31 USC 409, was deleted as obsolete. ] SECTION 27--Tax on National Bank Notes 1-259 1. National Currency Associations; Amendments to National Bank Act The provisions of the Act of May thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, authorizing
national currency associations, the issue of additional national-bank circulation,
and creating a National Monetary Commission, which expires by limitation under
the terms of such Act on the thirtieth day of June, nineteen hundred and fourteen,
are hereby extended to June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifteen, and sections
fifty-one hundred and fifty-three, fifty-one hundred and seventy-two, fifty-one
hundred and ninety-one, and fifty-two hundred and fourteen of the Revised
Statutes of the United States, which were amended by the Act of May thirtieth,
nineteen hundred and eight, are hereby reenacted to read as such sections
read prior to May thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, subject to such amendments
or modifications as are prescribed in this Act: Provided, however, That section
nine of the Act first referred to in this section is hereby amended so as
to change the tax rates fixed in said Act by making the portion applicable
thereto read as follows: [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.
Sections 5153, 5172, 5191, and 5214 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in
this paragraph, are incorporated in 12 USC 90, 104, 141- 143, and 541, respectively.] 1-260 2. Tax on National Bank Notes Not Secured by United States Bonds National banking associations having circulating notes secured otherwise
than by bonds of the United States, shall pay for the first three months a
tax at the rate of three per centum per annum upon the average amount of such
of their notes in circulation as are based upon the deposit of such securities,
and afterwards an additional tax rate of one-half of 1 per centum per annum
for each month until a tax of 6 per centum per annum is reached, and thereafter
such tax of 6 per centum per annum upon the average amount of such notes:
Provided further, That whenever in his judgment he may deem it desirable,
the Secretary of the Treasury shall have power to suspend the limitations
imposed by section one and section three of the Act referred to in this section,
which prescribe that such additional circulation secured otherwise than by
bonds of the United States shall be issued only to National banks having circulating
notes outstanding secured by the deposit of bonds of the United States to
an amount not less than 40 per centum of the capital stock of such banks,
and to suspend also the conditions and limitations of section five of said
Act except that no bank shall be permitted to issue circulating notes in excess
of one hundred and 25 per centum of its unimpaired capital and surplus. He
shall require each bank and currency association to maintain on deposit in
the Treasury of the United States a sum in gold sufficient in his judgment
for the redemption of such notes, but in no event less than five per centum.
He may permit National banks, during the period for which such provisions
are suspended, to issue additional circulation under the terms and conditions
of the Act referred to as herein amended: Provided further, That the Secretary
of the Treasury, in his discretion, is further authorized to extend the benefits
of this Act to all qualified State banks and trust companies, which have joined
the Federal reserve system, or which may contract to join within fifteen days
after the passage of this Act. [Omitted from U.S. Code. As amended by act of Aug. 4, 1914 (38 Stat. 682).] SECTION 28--Reduction of Capital of National Banks 1-261 1. Reduction of Capital of National Banks Section fifty-one hundred and forty-three of the Revised Statutes is hereby
amended and reenacted to read as follows: Any association formed under this
title may, by the vote of shareholders owning two-thirds of its capital stock,
reduce its capital to any sum not below the amount required by this title
to authorize the formation of associations; but no such reduction shall be
allowable which will reduce the capital of the association below the amount
required for its outstanding circulation, nor shall any reduction be made
until the amount of the proposed reduction has been reported to the Comptroller
of the Currency and such reduction has been approved by the said Comptroller
of the Currency and no shareholder shall be entitled to any distribution of
cash or other assets by reason of any reduction of the common capital of any
association unless such distribution shall have been approved by the Comptroller
of the Currency and by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the
shares of each class of stock outstanding, voting as classes. [12 USC 59. Section 5143, Revised Statutes, as amended by this section, was
further amended by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 720).] SECTION 29--Civil Money Penalty 1-262 First Tier (a) Any member bank which, and any institution-affiliated party (within
the meaning of section 3(u) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act) with respect
to such member bank who, violates any provision of section 22, 23A, or 23B,
or any regulation issued pursuant thereto, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty
of not more than $5,000 for each day during which such violation continues. [12 USC 504(a). As added by act of Nov. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3641) and amended
by acts of Oct. 15, 1982 (96 Stat. 1523) and Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 470).] 1-262.1 Second Tier (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), any member bank which, and any
institution-affiliated party (within the meaning of section 3(u) of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Act) with respect to such member bank who (1)(A) commits any violation described in subsection (a); (B) recklessly engages in an unsafe or unsound practice in conducting the
affairs of such member bank; or (C) breaches any fiduciary duty; (2) which violation, practice, or breach-- (A) is part of a pattern of misconduct; (B) causes or is likely to cause more than a minimal loss to such member
bank; or (C) results in pecuniary gain or other benefit to such party, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each day
during which such violation, practice, or breach continues. [12 USC 504(b). As added by act of Nov. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3641) and amended
by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 470).] 1-262.2 Third Tier (c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), any member bank which,
and any institution-affiliated party (within the meaning of section 3(u) of
the Federal Deposit Insurance Act) with respect to such member bank who-- (1) knowingly-- (A) commits any violation described in subsection (a); (B) engages in any unsafe or unsound practice in conducting the affairs of
such credit union; or (C) breaches any fiduciary duty; and (2) knowingly or recklessly causes a substantial loss to such credit union
or a substantial pecuniary gain or other benefit to such party by reason of
such violation, practice, or breach, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the applicable
maximum amount determined under subsection (d) for each day during which such
violation, practice, or breach continues. [12 USC 504(c). As added by act of Nov. 10, 1978 (72 Stat. 3641) and amended
by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 470).] 1-262.3 Maximum Amounts of Penalties for Any Violation Described in Subsection (c) (d) The maximum daily amount of any civil penalty which may be assessed
pursuant to subsection (c) for any violation, practice, or breach described
in such subsection is-- (1) in the case of any person other than a member bank, an amount to not
exceed $1,000,000; and (2) in the case of a member bank, an amount not to exceed the lesser of -- (A) $1,000,000; or (B) 1 percent of the total assets of such member bank. [12 USC 504(d). As added by act of Nov. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3641) and amended
by acts of Oct. 15, 1982 (96 Stat. 1523) and Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 470).] 1-262.4 Assessment, Etc. (e) Any penalty imposed under subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be
assessed and collected by (1) in the case of a national bank, by the Comptroller of the Currency; and (2) in the case of a State member bank, by the Board, in the manner provided in subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (I) of section
8(i)(2) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act for penalties imposed (under
such section) and any such assessment shall be subject to the provisions of
such section. [12 USC 504(e). As added by act of Nov. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3641) and amended
by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 470).] 1-262.5 Hearing (f) The member bank or other person against whom any penalty is assessed
under this section shall be afforded an agency hearing if such member bank
or person submits a request for such hearing within 20 days after the issuance
of the notice of assessment. Section 8(h) of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act shall apply to any proceeding under this section. [12 USC 504(f). As added by act of Nov. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3641) and amended
by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 470).] 1-262.6 Disbursement (g) All penalties collected under authority of this paragraph shall
be deposited into the Treasury. [12 USC 504(g). As added by act of Nov. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 3641) and amended
by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 470).] 1-262.7 "Violate" Defined (h) For purposes of this section, the term "violate" includes any
action (alone or with another or others) for or toward causing, bringing about,
participating in, counseling, or aiding or abetting a violation. [12 USC 504(h). As added by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 470). ] 1-262.8 Regulations (i) The Comptroller of the Currency and the Board shall prescribe
regulations establishing such procedures as may be necessary to carry out
this section. [12 USC 504(i). As added by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 470). ] 1-262.9 Notice Under This Section After Separation from Service (m)* The resignation, termination of employment or participation,
or separation of an institution-affiliated party (within the meaning of section
3(u) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act) with respect to a member bank (including
a separation caused by the closing of such a bank) shall not affect the jurisdiction
and authority of the appropriate Federal banking agency to issue any notice
and proceed under this section against any such party, if such notice is served
before the end of the 6-year period beginning on the date such party ceased
to be such a party with respect to such bank (whether such date occurs before,
on, or after the date of the enactment of this subsection). [12 USC 504(j). As added by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 461). *So in original. Subsection (m) was added without subsections (j) through
(l).]
SECTION 30--Saving Clause 1-263 1. Saving Clause If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this Act shall for any reason
be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be inva lid, such judgment
shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this Act, but shall
be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, or part thereof
directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been
rendered. [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.]
SECTION 31--Reservation of Right to Amend 1-264 1. Reservation of Right to Amend The right to amend, alter, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved. [Omitted from U.S. Code. Part of original Federal Reserve Act; not amended.] Federal Reserve Act and USC
SECTION 1--Short Title and Definitions
SECTION 2--Federal Reserve Districts
SECTION 2A--Monetary Policy Objectives
SECTION 2B—Appearances Before and Reports to the Congress
"(a) Stocks and obligations of the United States Government are exempt from
taxation by a State or political subdivision of a State. The exemption applies
to each form of taxation that would require the obligation, the interest on
the obligation, or both, to be considered in computing a tax, except--
(1) a nondiscriminatory franchise tax or another nonproperty tax instead of
a franchise tax, imposed on a corporation; and
(2) an estate or inheritance tax."
Designated subsection (c) by act of Aug. 10, 1993 (107 Stat. 338).]
SECTION 9B—Resolution of Clearing Banks
"(f) When authorized by the Secretary, an official or agent of the Government
having custody or possession of public money, or performing other fiscal agent
services, may be allowed necessary expenses to collect, keep, transfer, and
pay out public money and to perform those services. However, money appropriated
for those expenses may not be used to employ or pay officers and employees
of the Government."]
(2) Paragraph (1) shall apply only with respect to deposits or accounts which
consist solely of funds in which the entire beneficial interest is held by
one or more individuals or by an organization which is operated primarily
for religious, philanthropic, charitable, educational, political, or other
similar purposes and which is not operated for profit, and with respect to
deposits of public funds by an officer, employee, or agent of the United States,
any State, county, municipality, or political subdivision thereof, the District
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, any territory
or possession of the United States, or any political subdivision thereof.
(1) any insured bank as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act;
(2) any State bank as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act;
(3) any mutual savings bank as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act;
(4) any savings bank as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act;
(5) any insured institution as defined in section 401 of the National Housing
Act; and
(6) any building and loan association or savings and loan association organized
and operated according to the laws of the State in which it is chartered or
organized; and, for purposes of this paragraph, the term "State" means any
State of the United States, the District of Columbia, any territory of the
United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, or the Virgin Islands.
*The original section 23, concerning the liability of national bank stockholders,
was repealed by section 7 of the act of September 8, 1959 (73 Stat. 457).
This new section 23 became effective on December 19, 1992.]
(c) Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act, as amended by this section, shall
apply to any transaction entered into after the date of enactment of this
Act [October 15, 1982], except for transactions which are the subject of a
binding written contract or commitment entered into on or before July 28,
1982, and except that any renewal of a participation in a loan outstanding
on July 28, 1982, to a company that becomes an affiliate as a result of the
enactment of this Act, or any participation in a loan to such an affiliate
emanating from the renewal of a binding written contract or commitment outstanding
on July 28, 1982, shall not be subject to the collateral requirements of this
Act.]
(c) Section 25C of the Federal Reserve Act (as added by subsection (a)) shall
not be applied retroactively and shall not be construed to affect or apply
to any claim or cause of action addressed by that section arising from events
or circumstances that occurred before the date of enactment of this Act.]