Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), announced the following Committee activity for March 2026: Markup of Various Measures Time: 10:00 AM ET Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Place: 2128 Rayburn House Office Building Financial Institutions Subcommittee Hearing Entitled: “Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Ins... Read More »
On the heels of Tuesday's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on restoring trust and transparency in public housing agencies (PHAs) and Monday’s letters to 32 troubled PHAs seeking answers on living conditions and management, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), an... Read More »
Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance reviewed the secondary mortgage. On the Role of Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs): Chairman French Hill (AR-02) said, “Government-Sponsored Enterprises, specifically Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, play a critical role in the secondary mortgage market, enhancing mortgage affordability by purchasing loans from lenders and securitizing them, kee... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins on oversight of the SEC. Read Chairman Hill's remarks as prepared for delivery. "Good morning. I’d like to welcome Chairman Atkins and thank him for joining us today. "The SEC’s mission is clear: to protect investors, maintain f... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), to examine the structure, function, and evolution of the secondary mortgage market and the role the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) have on housing affordability. Read Subcommittee Chair Flood’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery: "I’d l... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), hosted Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins for a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Securities Exchange Commission.” On the SEC’s Statutory Mission: Chairman Hill said, “The SEC’s mission is clear: to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capi... Read More »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), sent letters to 32 different Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) that have been identified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as “troubled.” The letters are part of the Committ... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing to examine how the policies of the Biden Administration contributed to the rising cost-of-living pressures for American families. Members will examine the improvements under President Trump and the legislative solutions Committee Republicans have advanced to restore affordability, expand opport... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), to examine how the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds and oversees Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). Read Subcommittee Chairman Meuser’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery: "Public Housing Agencies, or PHAs, admi... Read More »
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Committee’s bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 390-9. This bipartisan housing package addresses the housing shortage we face and the need to build more homes by cutting red tape, modernizing HUD, and unlocking financing to boost supply. For more information on this bill, click HERE. Click here for the text of the bill. Click ... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), held a hearing examining how the policies of the Biden Administration contributed to rising cost-of-living pressures for American families. Members reviewed the improvements under President Trump and the legislative solutions the Committee has advanced to restore affordability, expand opportunity, and make the A... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations examined how to improve management from Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to improve living conditions for residents. On Fraud and Mismanagement of PHAs: Chairman French Hill (AR-02) said, “In 2023, in a detailed audit by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Authority in Little Rock, otherwise known as Metropolitan Housing A... Read More »
Today, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, led by 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), passed the full U.S. House of Representatives by a strong bipartisan vote of 390-9. This bipartisan ... 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 70 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 ... Read More »
Today, the House of Representatives passed six bipartisan bills from the House Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 6644- Housing for the 21st Century Act, sponsored by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), passed the Ho... Read More »
