The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Rep. French Hill (AR-02), today overwhelmingly advanced the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The bill, introduced by Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), will streamline housin... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a markup of various bills that strengthen our banking system and address housing affordability. Read Chairman Hill's remarks as prepared for delivery. "Good morning. As our first session of the 119th Congress comes to a close, we are moving forward with a slate of bills that take significant steps to fur... Read More »
Last week, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan INVEST Act by a vote of 302 to 123. The bill, led by House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-05), and Rep. Josh Gotthemier (NJ-05), will cut red tape in Washington, empower entrepreneurs and small businesses, an... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chair Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement supporting the Trump Administration’s decision to advance reforms that strengthen transparency and accountability in the proxy advisory process. “For too long, a small number of firms have held disproportionate influence over c... Read More »
WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee’s Bipartisan INVEST Act Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act by a strong bipartisan vote of 302-123. For more information on the bill, click HERE. Here’s what they are saying: Accredited Investor Alliance Letter said, “Congress, ... Read More »
House-Passed Bill Updates Securities Laws and Helps Innovators By Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Ann Wagner (MO-02) December 12, 2025 Keeping the American economy healthy is like tending to the world’s greatest campfire. While small businesses and entrepreneurs are the vital fuel sparking job creation and innovation, our outdated securities laws are wet logs. Most venture funding still flow... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Financial Institutions Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Andy Barr (KY-06), to outline the U.S. bank capital framework, assess how regulatory capital requirements affect financial institutions of various sizes, and advocate for a more transparent and risk-aligned capital regime. Read Subcommittee Chair Barr’s opening remarks ... Read More »
Today, the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a strong bipartisan vote of 302 to 123. Led by House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR), Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), the INVEST Act will cut ... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, led by Chair Andy Barr (KY-06), held a hearing to examine the bank capital framework in the United States, evaluate how regulatory capital requirements influence financial institutions of all sizes and their customers, and promote the development of a more transparent, risk-aligned capital regime. On How We Can Support Com... Read More »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR), Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chair Mike Flood (R-NE), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), unveiled the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. This bipartisan housing package will streamline housing development and affordability by updat... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing entitled, "From Principles to Policy: Enabling 21st Century AI Innovation in Financial Services." This hearing will examine Artificial Intelligence (AI) use cases in the financial services and housing sectors, and explore interagency coordination to ensure AI oversight is consistent, clear, and... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the U.S. House of Representatives: “Providing for our national defense is a top priority in Congress. I commend House Leadership and all the members of the House Financial Services Committee who contributed to this bill coming toge... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), held a hearing exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in the financial services and housing sectors. Members assessed how current laws and regulations apply and identified where existing frameworks may create uncertainty or stifle innovation. Chairman Hill said, "AI has shown its transformative... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the text of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was released without the Senate-passed housing provisions: “I share the president’s goals of expanding Americans’ access to housing that fits their needs by reducing regulatory roadblocks to development, increasing housing sup... Read More »
A New Capital-Formation Agenda for America Chairman French Hill (AR-02) December 5, 2025 Chairman Paul Atkins writes that “The SEC Is Reviving Capital Markets” (op-ed, Dec. 3), and the House Financial Services Committee rejoices. On the eve of our nation’s 250th birthday, it’s critical we recommit to the free-market principles that made America an economic powerhouse. That’s why next week we’re br... Read More »
