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 »
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 »
How House Republicans are restoring the American Dream of homeownership Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-17) December 4, 2025 America is the greatest country on Earth, yet too many families today find that the dream of owning a home is slipping farther out of reach. After years of ineffective governance in Washington, the cost of building and buying a home has climbed beyond what many working families in Te... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing entitled, "Building Capacity: Reducing Government Roadblocks to Housing Supply." This hearing will continue the Committee's examination of the factors and policies that have led to the lack of housing supply in America. Read Chairman Hill's remarks as prepared for delivery. "Good morning. Today... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), held a hearing to explore ways to boost housing development and improve support for housing providers, focusing on regulations that raise construction costs, limit competition, and slow industry growth. On Affordability Restrictions Facing Americans: Chairman Hill (AR-02) said, “Our goal today is to chart a path... Read More »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing titled "Oversight of Prudential Regulators." This hearing will examine supervisory and regulatory developments, rulemakings, and activities of the prudential regulators. Read Chairman Hill's remarks as prepared for delivery. "Good morning. I want to welcome our witnesses and thank them for join... Read More »
