Bringing the American Dream Within Reach Again Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01) February 6, 2026 For generations, owning a home has been the milestone many Americans have equated with achieving the American Dream — a place to call our own, where we can put down roots and build a future. Unfortunately, that dream has grown increasing... Read More »
In a joint op-ed in The Hill, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01) outline the significance of the Housing for the 21st Century Act coming to the House Floor next Monday. The bill will bring the American Dream within reach again by expanding housing supply, lowering costs, and giving families more o... Read More »
Support for the Committee’s bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act is rolling in ahead of Monday’s vote on the House Floor. To date, over 50 groups have endorsed the package. For a one-pager on the bill click here. For a section-by-section on the bill click here. Here is what they are saying: Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition said, “The Housing for the 21st Century Act provides a set of... Read More »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins outlining longstanding concerns with the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). In the letter, the Members commend Chairman Atkins for steps already taken to limit t... Read More »
Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, led by Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), examined the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and their recent actions to ensure transparency and accountability across the agency. On Ensuring Integrity at the SEC: Chairman French Hill (AR-02) said, "The SEC plays a critical role in ensuring America's capital markets remain the envy of the world. However, dur... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to review the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) 2025 Annual Report. Read Chairman Hill's remarks as prepared for delivery. "Good morning. Treasury Secretary Bessent, welcome. It is an honor to have you with us today to provide testimony as the ... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Capital Markets Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Ann Wagner (MO-02), to examine the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approach to regulation and enforcement and explore ways to reinforce accountability, due process and public confidence in U.S. capital markets. Read Subcommittee Chair Wagner’s opening remarks as pre... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), hosted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for a hearing entitled, “The Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council.” On Community Banks: Chairman Hill questioned Secretary Bessent on the importance of community banks, to which the Secretary responded, “It’s Main Street’s turn, and essential for Main... Read More »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board: “With his service as member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, combined with his decades of academic and financial market experience, Kevin Warsh brings a clear understanding of the responsibilities ... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced a digital asset market structure bill: Chairman Hill said, “Last July, the House overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan CLARITY Act. Since then, Sena... Read More »
The Committee on Financial Services is working to tackle the high cost of living. Last week, the Committee held a hearing with Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner. Members outlined how various provisions of the Committee’s Housing for the 21st Century Act align with HUD’s goal of expanding housing supply, improving affordability, and modernizing federal housing progr... Read More »
President Trump Can Make the Americas Great Again Chairman French Hill (AR-02) January 26, 2026 At the start of his second term, President Trump inherited an America in retreat across the globe and in our own hemisphere. He faced a similar challenge during his first term. At the time, I, among others, successfully advocated a return to the Monroe Doctrine as the cornerstone for U.S. policy. Presid... Read More »
The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), successfully reported 6 bills and one resolution to the House of Representatives. “Cumulatively, these bills take steps toward reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens to allow businesses to focus on their core operations and protect the health and security of our nation’s financial system,” said Chairman Hill. “These b... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a markup of various bills that reinforce our financial systems, strengthen our national security, and foster economic growth. Read Chairman Hill's remarks as prepared for delivery. "Good morning. Today, we are marking up a series of bills that reflect this Committee’s commitment to reinforcing our financ... Read More »
Today, Committee Members reviewed the role of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and highlighted potential solutions to providing housing affordability for Americans. On Public Housing Safety: Chairman French Hill (AR-02) said, “I want to turn to my home state of Arkansas for a moment and the deeply troubling situation that we've had for the past several years at the Little Rock Housi... Read More »
