((a)) ** In general** Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System determines, in writing, that unusual and exigent circumstances exist, the Board may conduct meetings without regard to the requirements of during the period beginning on , and ending on the earlier of—

((1)) the date on which the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID–19) outbreak declared by the President on under the National Emergencies Act ( et seq.) terminates; or

((2)) .

((b)) ** Records** The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall keep a record of all Board votes and the reasons for such votes during the period described in subsection (a).