House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins outlining longstanding concerns with the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT).
In the letter, the Members commend Chairman Atkins for steps already taken… Read more »
Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, led by Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), examined the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and their recent actions to ensure transparency and accountability across the agency.
On Ensuring Integrity at the SEC:
Chairman French Hill (AR-02) said, "The SEC plays a critical role in ensuring America's capital markets remain the envy of the world.… Read more »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to review the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) 2025 Annual Report.
Read Chairman Hill's remarks as prepared for delivery.
"Good morning. Treasury Secretary Bessent, welcome. It is an honor to have you with us today to provide… Read more »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Capital Markets Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Ann Wagner (MO-02), to examine the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approach to regulation and enforcement and explore ways to reinforce accountability, due process and public confidence in U.S. capital markets.
Read Subcommittee Chair Wagner’s opening… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), hosted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for a hearing entitled, “The Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council.”
On Community Banks:
Chairman Hill questioned Secretary Bessent on the importance of community banks, to which the Secretary responded, “It’s Main Street’s turn, and… Read more »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board:
“With his service as member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, combined with his decades of academic and financial market experience, Kevin Warsh brings a clear understanding of the… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced a digital asset market structure bill:
Chairman Hill said, “Last July, the House overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan CLARITY… Read more »
The Committee on Financial Services is working to tackle the high cost of living. Last week, the Committee held a hearing with Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner. Members outlined how various provisions of the Committee’s Housing for the 21st Century Act align with HUD’s goal of expanding housing supply, improving affordability, and modernizing federal… Read more »
The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), successfully reported 6 bills and one resolution to the House of Representatives.
“Cumulatively, these bills take steps toward reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens to allow businesses to focus on their core operations and protect the health and security of our nation’s financial system,” said Chairman… Read more »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a markup of various bills that reinforce our financial systems, strengthen our national security, and foster economic growth.
Read Chairman Hill's remarks as prepared for delivery.
"Good morning. Today, we are marking up a series of bills that reflect this Committee’s commitment to reinforcing… Read more »
