Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02) held a hearing examining Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which governs shareholder participation in corporate governance. Members evaluated the influence of proxy advisory firms on capital markets, specifically their effect on corporate governance and shareholder voting… Read more »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing entitled, "Proxy Power and Proposal Abuse: Reforming Rule 14a-8 to Protect Shareholder Value." This hearing will examine Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which governs shareholder participation in corporate governance.
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House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
"Under the Trump Administration’s steadfast leadership, we are enhancing our defense capabilities, and Congress is proud to advance this mission by delivering a well-deserved pay raise and… Read more »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after President Trump signed into law the bipartisan bill, H.R. 2808, Home Buyers Privacy Protection Act, authored by Committee members Rep. John Rose (TN-06) and Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15):
“I’m pleased to see President Trump signed the bipartisan Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act into… Read more »
Rural America is primed for an entrepreneurial renaissance | Rep. Troy Downing
REP. TROY DOWNING
Billings Gazette
Rural America is primed for an entrepreneurial renaissance. A recent study ranked Montana as the state with the best opportunities for startups. Data from the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the Treasure State boasts a strong 422 startups per 100,000… Read more »
From August 20-28, 2025, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) led a delegation to Italy, Switzerland, and Germany. The purpose of the trip was to engage with leaders from both the public and private sector in financial services industry policy, regulatory oversight, and new product development. In each of the three countries,… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), announced the following hearings and markup for September 2025:
National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee Hearing Entitled: “Evaluating the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network”
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House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement in following President Trump issuing an executive order on debanking of lawful businesses:
“Targeting Americans for their political beliefs undermines the freedoms our country was built upon and should have no place in our financial system,” said Chairman Hill. “I commend President Trump for… Read more »
Today, President Trump signed an executive order to help make private-market investments more widely available to U.S. retirement plans. House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chair Ann Wagner (MO-02) issued the following statement:
“We applaud President Trump’s executive order to expand access to private-market investments… Read more »
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Chairman Warren Davidson (OH-08) announced that the Committee will hold a field hearing titled "Securing the Supply Chain: The Defense Production Act in Focus." The hearing will… Read more »
