Press Releases

House Financial Services Committee Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) made the following comments about a press conference held this morning by some Democrats to discuss the Dodd-Frank Act: For members who spend a good deal of time decrying “alternative facts,” the Democrats at today’s press conference sure engaged in a lot of them.  Here’s the truth: When Dodd-Frank was passed, Americans were… Read more »

Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner (R-MO), who were with President Trump today at the White House, made the following comments regarding the President’s executive action on the Obama Administration’s harmful fiduciary rule: Chairman Hensarling:  “I… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner (R-MO) made the following comments about President Trump’s core principles for regulating the financial system, which were detailed today in an Executive Order: Chairman Hensarling:  “I’m very pleased that President Trump signed this executive action,… Read more »

House Stops Rule that Disadvantaged American Companies Legislation to repeal a controversial Dodd-Frank Act regulation that puts American public companies at a disadvantage against many foreign competitors is headed to President Trump’s desk after its passage this week by the House and Senate. The House voted 235-187 on Wednesday for House Joint Resolution 41 to disapprove the regulation… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) delivered the following statement at today’s meeting to approve the Committee’s rules for the 115th Congress: I wish to welcome all Members – new Members and returning Members – to the Financial Services Committee for the 115th Congress.  While we know there are profound philosophical differences separated by… Read more »

The House of Representatives today voted 235-187 to repeal a controversial Dodd-Frank Act regulation that puts American public companies at a disadvantage against many foreign competitors like state-owned companies in China and Russia. It will cost American public companies nearly $600 million each year to comply with the regulation, according to estimates from the Securities and… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) announced today that Kirsten Mork has been promoted to the position of Staff Director of the House Financial Services Committee. “Since I became Chairman in 2013, Kirsten has done a superb job as the committee’s Deputy Staff Director and serves as an indispensable adviser to me and members of the Committee.  She has… Read more »

Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) today announced the committee’s schedule for the week of January 30. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives is scheduled to consider a joint resolution of disapproval of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) resource extraction rule.  This resolution is provided for under the Congressional Review Act and was… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Mark McWatters as Acting Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration: “I commend President Trump for appointing Mark McWatters to this key position.  Mark is highly capable and extremely well qualified for this role.  He brought a free… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) announced subcommittee assignments for Republican members on Thursday. New committee members and the committee’s leadership team were previously announced. “As we begin a new and exciting era for our nation under a unified Republican Government, our committee and subcommittees have a chance to lead in a bold, new direction.… Read more »