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Chairman Hensarling Reacts to Decision on Fiduciary Rule


Washington, May 23 -

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding today’s decision by the Department of Labor on the controversial fiduciary rule:

“I was there in the Oval Office when President Trump signed his Presidential Memorandum on the Obama administration’s fiduciary rule.  I don’t see how the Department of Labor’s decision is commensurate with the President’s Memorandum, so I am disappointed.  It regrettably appears Obama era bureaucrats in the Department of Labor may have been allowed to overrule President Trump’s wishes.  I am especially disappointed for those low and moderate income Americans who rely upon investment advice to plan their retirements.  This flawed fiduciary rule means their costs will likely go up and their choices will likely go down – just like with Obamacare.  Republicans believe we must preserve access, choice and affordability so Americans who like their retirement planner can keep their retirement planner, which is exactly what the Financial CHOICE Act will accomplish.  That’s why I urge the administration to repropose the rule as soon as possible.”

For more information on the Financial CHOICE Act, visit www.FinancialCHOICE.gop