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Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), held a hearing examining the current landscape of community banking in the United States, including how community banks serve as the lifeblood for many local communities. “Community banks know their communities best and research shows that when they close their doors, Americans suffer. Right now, our… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was named Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). “I applaud the selection of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as Acting Director of the CFPB. Former Director Chopra’s repeated regulatory overreach wreaked havoc on our… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after Scott Bessent was confirmed to be the next Secretary of the Treasury. “I congratulate Scott Bessent on his confirmation to be our next Treasury Secretary,” said Chairman Hill. “Bessent’s wealth of experience in the private sector has prepared him with deep knowledge of U.S.… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement after President Trump signed multiple Executive Orders relating to digital assets.   “We applaud President Trump for taking important steps to ensure America remains a leader… Read more »

Today, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) announced the following hearings for February 2025:   Full Committee Hearing Entitled: “Make Community Banking Great Again” Time: 10:00 AM ET Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Place: 2128 Rayburn House Office Building   Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing Entitled: “Operation Choke… Read more »

The House Financial Services Committee—led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02)—is today holding its Organizational Meeting for the 119th Congress. The Committee will adopt its rules and its Authorization and Oversight Plan for this Congress. The Committee will also consider resolutions to appoint Members to their respective Subcommittees and establish the Task Force on Monetary Policy,… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement in response to Acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill’s outline of several priorities that echo calls from Chairman French Hill’s Making Community Banking Great Again (MCBGA) principles. “I congratulate Travis Hill on his designation as Acting Chairman of the FDIC," said Chairman… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) today announced the Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 119th Congress: Full Committee Markup of Resolutions Appointing Members to Subcommittees, a Resolution Establishing the Committee Rules, a Resolution Establishing the Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity,… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) today announced the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee Vice Chairs and Subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. “I am proud to lead the exceptional membership of our House Financial Services Committee Republicans for the 119th Congress," said Chairman Hill. "With active and knowledgeable… Read more »

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) today announced the House Financial Services Committee will be creating the new Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Task Force for the 119th Congress. The new Task Force will be led by Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03). “I am delighted to announce the formation of the Monetary Policy, Treasury Market… Read more »