Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Full Committee hearing to examine payments innovation, the evolving role of banks and fintechs, and the opportunities and risks associated with special-purpose charters.
Read Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Andy Barr's (KY-06) remarks as prepared for delivery:
"Good morning.
"The Amerian payments system is a… Read more »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee examined the changing landscape of the nation’s payments system and its implications on bank and non-bank charters during a Full Committee hearing.
On Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Financial Innovation:
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Andy Barr (KY-06) said, “For generations, the United States has benefited from having one… Read more »
Today, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing 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 U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 358-32, clearing Congress… Read more »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan:
Chairman Hill said, “Martha and I were sad to read about the passing of our friend Alan Greenspan. I fondly recall all my interactions with the Chairman during my service in the Bush ‘41 Administration. He was funny, a… Read more »
Inflation Is Stealing form Americans, but the Price Stability Act Can Help
Chairman French Hill (AR-02)
June 22, 2026
The rising cost of living facing American families didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of years of reckless government spending, monetary policy errors, and a growing willingness in Washington to treat inflation as an acceptable trade-off for… Read more »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statements after the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:
“Housing affordability starts with supply, and this bill makes meaningful progress toward building more homes and lowering costs for American families. For the past two congresses Senate… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), announced the following Committee activity for July 2026:
Full Committee Hearing Entitled: “The Federal Reserve’s Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report”
Time: 10:00 AM ET
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Place: 2128 Rayburn House Office Building
Full Committee Hearing Entitled: “The Semi-Annual Report of… Read more »
Last week, the House Financial Services Committee's Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, led by Task Force Chairman Frank Lucas (OK-03), held a field hearing examining the structure of the Federal Reserve System and the role its federated framework plays in monetary policy.
On the Importance of the Federal Reserve’s Regional… Read more »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Chairman Warren Davidson (OH-08) recently sent a letter to Andrea Gacki, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
In the letter, Hill and Davidson urge FinCEN to finalize its Anti-Money Laundering and… Read more »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity field hearing, led by Task Force Chairman Frank Lucas (OK-03), titled "Examining the Structure of the Federal Reserve System."
Read Task Force Chairman Lucas' opening remarks as prepared for delivery:
"Good morning. To my colleagues and our… Read more »
