Reviews IMF special drawing rights proposals to stabilize international financial relations by pooling international gold and currency reserves to serve as assets backing national currencies.

Considers S. 3423 and companion H.R. 16911, to establish a special drawing rights fund within IMF.

IMF Financial Operations 2018 provides a broad introduction to how the IMF fulfills its mission through its financial activities. It covers the financial structure and operations of the IMF and provides background detail on the financial statements. It reviews the IMF's three main activities: lending, surveillance, and technical assistance.