Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Task Force hearing, led by Task Force Chair Frank D. Lucas (OK-03), to explore theories as to why the Treasury market experienced periods of volatility during early April 2025.
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House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52) introduced H.R. 3394, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act. This bipartisan bill expands the definition of an accredited investor, allowing Americans who demonstrate education, professional experience, or other similar credentials the opportunity to invest in private… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Financial Services Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, led by Chairman Frank Lucas (OK-03), held a hearing examining why the Treasury Market experienced periods of volatility during April 2025. Members also discerned which regulatory changes could have helped enhance liquidity and mitigate the volatility seen… Read more »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Financial Institutions Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Andy Barr (KY-06), to explore opportunities to improve transparency and efficiency in the bank merger review process and promote a more competitive and accessible banking landscape.
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Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), to examine how to expand consumer choice and existing housing supply through the use of innovative housing solutions.
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Today, the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), held a hearing to explore opportunities to expand consumer choice and existing housing supply through the use of innovative housing solutions. Members examined the market and regulatory barriers that affect the development and deployment of these innovative housing… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, led by Chairman Andy Barr (KY-06), held a hearing to examine how regulatory complexity, unclear supervisory standards, and inconsistent approval timelines may be limiting new bank formation and contributing to consolidation in the financial sector.
Watch today’s hearing online HERE.
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By Rep. Dan Meuser
Last week, we observed National Small Business Week — a time to recognize the contributions of small business owners, workers, and entrepreneurs across Pennsylvania and the United States.
But these individuals deserve more than recognition. They deserve real support from their government.
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the strength of our… Read more »
Yesterday, President Trump signed two resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act into law which will overturn two Biden-era rules. S.J. Res. 18 nullifies the CFPB’s disastrous rule which attempted to set government price caps on overdraft fees, and S.J. Res. 28 nullifies the CFPB’s deeply flawed rule which expanded its authority over the digital payment ecosystem. House… Read more »
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) delivered remarks at today's hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Watch Chairman Hill’s opening remarks here.
Read Chairman Hill’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery:
"I want to welcome Secretary Bessent to his first appearance before our Committee. The President is fortunate to have a Cabinet official… Read more »
