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Rep. Hensarling Unveils Fresh Plan to Revamp Dodd-Frank Mr. Hensarling’s blueprint is significant, framing a Republican agenda in this election year, and attempting to steer the debate in the event Republicans win the White House and keep control of Congress in November. Hensarling's 'Bold… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Below are excerpts from the prepared remarks Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) will deliver Tuesday about the committee’s plan to offer a pro-growth, pro-consumer alternative to the Dodd-Frank Act’s “regulatory waterboarding” that is harming the economy and consumers. The Obama Financial… Read more »

EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY WASHINGTON - Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) will deliver the following remarks at the American Bankers Association Summit this morning. The remarks are embargoed until delivery, approximately 10:25 A.M.:   I appreciate that… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) will deliver remarks at the American Bankers Association’s Government Relations Summit on Tuesday, March 15 at approximately 10:25 a.m. The Chairman will discuss the committee’s plan to offer a pro-growth, pro-consumer alternative to the Dodd-Frank Act regulatory regime… Read more »

WASHINGTON- Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) made the following statement regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s recent transfer of over $180 million to the Housing Trust Fund. "In taking this action, Director Watt has made a grave mistake that harms hardworking taxpayers and violates both the letter and spirit of the law. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were at the… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) today announced the committee’s hearing schedule for the week of March 14: Wednesday, March 16 at 10:00 A.M. – The Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing to examine the organization, management and actions of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and to receive testimony from Director Richard Cordray… Read more »

WASHINGTON - CFPB Director Richard Cordray will appear before the House Financial Services Committee next week to report on the Bureau’s activities and face questions from lawmakers about the harm those activities cause consumers. “The CFPB undoubtedly remains the single most powerful and least accountable Federal agency in all of… Read more »

WASHINGTON -- Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) today issued the following statement about President Obama’s meeting with financial regulators to discuss implementation of more Washington regulations: "Instead of huddling at the White House, Washington regulators should be meeting with small business owners and consumers on Main Street to hear how the… Read more »

Committee Passes Bills Supporting Main Street Growth and Economic Freedom The Financial Services Committee approved 10 bills on Wednesday that are “designed to help grow our economy and provide hardworking Americans with greater economic freedom,” said Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) in his opening statement. One of those bills would “require financial regulators to tailor rules to ensure… Read more »

WASHINGTON – The Financial Services Committee today approved 10 bills designed to promote access to capital and help reduce regulatory burdens on Main Street small businesses. The committee also approved bipartisan legislation to expand flood insurance options for homeowners. “The members of this committee are to be commended for working together in a bipartisan manner to identify… Read more »