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Terrorism Financing Task Force Releases Results of Two-Year Investigation

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WASHINGTON – The House Financial Services Committee’s Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing on Tuesday released a bipartisan report of its 12 month long probe into the threat terror financing poses to the U.S. financial system. “Fighting the financial war against terror demands constant innovation and vigilance.  I want to commend Chairman Fitzpatrick, Ranking Member Lynch,…

Hensarling: Hardworking Americans Would Have More Certainty if Fed Were More Transparent

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WASHINGTON – House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) comments on the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise short-term interest rates and how the Financial CHOICE Act would improve the conduct of monetary policy: “Sustainable, market-based interest rates are better for consumers and investors, and our economy would be healthier if the Federal Reserve were more…

Hensarling Statement on SEC "Midnight Regulations"

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WASHINGTON – House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) issued the following statement concerning SEC Chair Mary Jo White’s refusal to stop “midnight regulations” in the waning days of the Obama Administration: “The press is characterizing Chair White’s decision to try to rush through a mountain of midnight regulations as ‘defying Republicans,’ but in reality she’s…

Hensarling Reacts to Boeing Sale of Jets to Iran

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House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) made the following comments upon news that Boeing has finalized an agreement to sell 80 commercial aircraft to Iran Air – the state owned national carrier of Iran. “Boeing’s actions to aid the world’s foremost state sponsor of terrorism through the sale of these jets are disappointing to say the least. This announcement…

WEEK IN REVIEW

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Subcommittee Reviews Regulatory Impact on Short-Term Financing The Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee held a hearing on Thursday to consider the impact regulatory activities since 2010 have had on short-term financing in the U.S. capital markets, including repurchase agreements, money market funds, and securities financing. Chairman Scott Garrett (R-NJ)…

ICYMI: Banks to Donald Trump: Don’t Kill Dodd-Frank

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December 8, 2016 Big banks have an unexpected message for President-elect Donald Trump: Don’t trash the Dodd-Frank Act. “We’re not asking for wholesale throwing out Dodd-Frank,” J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. chief James Dimon said at a financial-services conference this week where he and other big-bank executives spoke, often addressing potential…

Subcommittee Examines the Fed’s Unconventional Monetary Policy

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WASHINGTON – The Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee held a hearing on Wednesday to examine  the Federal Reserve’s departures from conventional monetary policy and how a more principled and transparent monetary policy strategy can better support economic growth going forward. “Economic opportunity reliably increases when monetary policy adheres to its vital duty – that is,…

House Passes Bill to Increase Transparency in International Regulatory Discussions

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WASHINGTON- The House passed legislation on Wednesday that would enhance congressional oversight of international deliberations relating to insurance standards by a vote of 239-170. Sponsored by Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), the Transparent Insurance Standards Act directs federal regulators to solicit public comments, consult with state officials,…

House Passes Package of Pro-Growth Financial Services Bills

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WASHINGTON – The House on Monday passed the Creating Financial Prosperity for Businesses and Investors Act (H.R. 6427) by a vote of 391-2. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) would increase investment opportunities for more Americans and help grow the economy. “The Creating Financial Prosperity for Businesses and Investors Act can make a positive difference in people’s…

Hensarling Elected to Third Term as Financial Services Committee Chairman

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WASHINGTON – Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) issued the following statement today after he was elected to a third term as chairman of the committee for the upcoming 115th Congress: “I am humbled by the support and trust of my colleagues to continue my service as chairman of the Financial Services Committee. In the coming Congress, we will continue our…

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