Press Releases

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… 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… 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,… 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… 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… 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… Read more »

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 examine the role of primary dealers in the Treasury markets and how rising government debt issuance affects their ability to make markets and participate in Treasury auctions. Read Task Force… Read more »

Today, 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) unveiled the INVEST Act. Next week, the House of Representatives will consider the INVEST Act. This bill includes more than 20 bipartisan bills that advanced out of the Committee. The INVEST Act will… Read more »

Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), held a hearing reviewing how the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) are aligning their supervisory and regulatory actions with the Committee’s goal of streamlining… Read more »

Today, the Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, led by Chair Frank Lucas (OK-03), held a hearing exploring the role of primary dealers in Treasury markets and how increasing government debt issuance impacts their capacity to make markets and participate in Treasury auctions. Members also discussed how central clearing could help relieve… Read more »