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Chairmen Hill, Meuser, Flood Raise Concerns with HUD About Public Housing Authorities

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On the heels of Tuesday's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on restoring trust and transparency in public housing agencies (PHAs) and Monday’s letters to 32 troubled PHAs seeking answers on living conditions and management, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Dan Meuser…

Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Examine the Role of the Secondary Mortgage

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Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance reviewed the secondary mortgage. On the Role of Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs): Chairman French Hill (AR-02) said, “Government-Sponsored Enterprises, specifically Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, play a critical role in the secondary mortgage market, enhancing mortgage affordability by purchasing loans from lenders and…

Chairman Hill: The SEC's Actions Align With Committee Republicans’ Commitment To Foster Efficient, Transparent, And Innovation-Friendly Markets

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Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins on oversight of the SEC. Read Chairman Hill's remarks as prepared for delivery. "Good morning. I’d like to welcome Chairman Atkins and thank him for joining us today. "The SEC’s mission is clear: to protect…

Flood: My Hope Is That All Members Of This Subcommittee Will Be Better Served By An In-Depth Discussion Of How The Secondary Mortgage Market Works

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Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), to examine the structure, function, and evolution of the secondary mortgage market and the role the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) have on housing affordability. Read Subcommittee Chair Flood’s opening remarks as prepared for…

Full Committee Discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission Agenda under Chairman Paul Atkins

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Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), hosted Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins for a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Securities Exchange Commission.” On the SEC’s Statutory Mission: Chairman Hill said, “The SEC’s mission is clear: to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient…

Committee Seeks Answers on Living Conditions and Management at 32 Troubled Public Housing Agencies

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House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), sent letters to 32 different Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) that have been identified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as “troubled.” The letters are part of…

Chairman Hill: We Have Direct Solutions To Improve The Cost Of Living For All Americans

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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,…

Meuser: The Trump Administration And This Committee Have Made Oversight And Enforcement Of PHAs A Priority

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Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), to examine how the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds and oversees Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). Read Subcommittee Chairman Meuser’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery: "Public Housing Agencies, or…

WTAS: House of Representatives Highlights Support for the Committee’s Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act

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Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Committee’s bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 390-9. This bipartisan housing package addresses the housing shortage we face and the need to build more homes by cutting red tape, modernizing HUD, and unlocking financing to boost supply. For more information on this bill,…

Full Committee Examines Affordability Challenges For American Families

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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…