The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, led by Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), held a hearing to examine the modern investment ecosystem and assess the investment strategies available to Americans.
On Expanding Investment Opportunities for Americans:
Full Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) said, “Last year, retail flows in the stock market, [saw a]… Read more »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Capital Markets Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), to examine the evolving relationship between active and passive investing and to assess whether the current regulatory framework keeps pace with market innovation.
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2478, the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025, by a vote of 414-2. Sponsored by Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), this bipartisan bill provides financial institutions greater authority to help prevent suspected financial exploitation of older Americans and individuals… Read more »
Today, the the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Capital Markets Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), to examine securities fraud and financial exploitation, evaluate current enforcement tools, and identify gaps that may undermine market integrity and investor confidence.
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Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, led by Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), examined measures to strengthen protections for Americans against financial fraud and scams.
On the Rising Threat of Financial Fraud:
Full Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) said, “Between 2020 and 2024, so since the pandemic, securities and investment fraud offenses have… Read more »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a Full Committee hearing to examine the impact of asset tokenization on capital markets, including its regulatory implications and the need to balance innovation with investor protection and market integrity.
Read Chairman Hill's remarks as prepared for delivery:
"Good morning. We stand at… Read more »
Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, chaired by Rep. Ann Wagner (MO-02), evaluated the accountability, efficiency, and transparency of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
On Transparency and Accountability of Self-Regulatory Organizations:
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Yesterday, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), successfully reported 5 bills to the House of Representatives.
"The bills before us reflect President Trump and Republicans’ shared commitment to promoting pro-growth, America-first policies,” said Chairman Hill. “We are working to strengthen Main Street, expand access to capital, support American… Read more »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address:
“Tonight, President Trump made clear that his number one priority is the economy and reclaiming the American Dream for families across our nation.
“The Financial Services Committee is advancing President Trump’s agenda… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), announced the following Committee activity for March 2026:
Markup of Various Measures
Time: 10:00 AM ET
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Place: 2128 Rayburn House Office Building
Financial Institutions Subcommittee Hearing Entitled: “Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines: Challenges and… Read more »
