Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), announced the following Committee activity for April 2026:
Capital Markets Subcommittee Hearing Entitled: “Safeguarding Main Street: Combatting Fraud and Exploitation in Our Capital Markets”
Time: 10:00 AM ET
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Place: 2128 Rayburn House Office… Read more »
Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), explored potential changes to modernize Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) to ensure consistent and effective financial data privacy protections for all Americans.
On Consumer Privacy Laws:
Chairman Hill said, “Most state consumer privacy laws exempt either GLBA compliant institutions or… 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 »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing to examine how the policies of the Biden Administration contributed to the rising cost-of-living pressures for American families. Members will examine the improvements under President Trump and the legislative solutions Committee Republicans have advanced to restore affordability,… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), held a hearing examining how the policies of the Biden Administration contributed to rising cost-of-living pressures for American families. Members reviewed the improvements under President Trump and the legislative solutions the Committee has advanced to restore affordability, expand opportunity, and… Read more »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
