### Question
How does FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS define reporting period?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1441a*, **reporting period** is defined as:

> the 6-month period for which a report under this paragraph is made, except that the first reporting period shall be the period beginning on August 9, 1989, and ending on December 12, 1991

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1441a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS**

