Here’s what Rep. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee, proposed in her remarks on flood insurance improvement and reform to the current NFIP structure.
Read More »Jeb Hensarling Joins UBS
As Vice-Chairman of UBS's Americas operations, Hensarling's role will focus on building and strengthening client relationships.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Holding Credit Bureaus Accountable
The House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday that will focus on the operations of the credit bureaus and the Equifax breach. Learn what else is in store in The Week Ahead.
Read More »“Not Putting Anybody Out of Business,” Says Waters
Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, sheds light on how to ensure fair lending practices, the need to uplift the poor, and her thoughts on HUD. Click through to learn more.
Read More »House Bill Amends Truth in Lending Act
The House Financial Services Committee today passed a bill amending the Truth in Lending Act that clarifies points and fees in connection with a mortgage loan. Here are the details of the bill.
Read More »Why is Hensarling Calling for Action Against Fannie?
Rep. Jeb Hensarling, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said on Friday that the committee would be launching a full investigation into recent allegations in a Bloomberg ...
Read More »Powell’s Congressional Testimony Backs Further Interest Rate Hikes
On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made his first appearance before Congress since being sworn into the role. Remarking on the strengthening U.S. economy, Powell told Congress that “some ...
Read More »Ginnie Mae Pres on Growth: ‘Our Systems Are Volume Agnostic’
Wednesday morning, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled “Sustainable Housing Finance: The Role of Ginnie Mae in the Housing Finance System.” Michael R. Bright, Acting ...
Read More »Battle Breaks Out in CHOICE Hearing No. 2
The House Financial Services Committee held a second hearing on the Financial CHOICE Act on Tuesday. Intended to be a replacement for Dodd-Frank, the CHOICE Act aims to increase regulator accountability, discourage financial fraud and insider trading, and ensure taxpayers aren't on the hook for big bank bailouts. The Act was introduced by Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas).
Read More »Reps. Luetkemeyer, Duffy Among New Subcommittee Heads
Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer from Missouri and Sean Duffy from Wisconsin will be assuming new positions as heads of Subcommittees in the House Financial Services Committee for the 115th Congress.
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