House Financial Services Committee News

U.S. Reps. Barr and Huizenga demand FDIC Chair Gruenberg to recuse himself from toxic workplace investigation

The House Financial Services Committee announced that Rep. Andy Barr (KY-06), chairman of the Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee, and Rep. Bill Huizenga (MI-04), chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, are demanding that Martin Gruenberg, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) chair, recuse himself from the Committee on Financial Services’ independent investigation into alleged sexual harassment, misogyny and other misconduct at the agency.

McHenry: "The timing and circumstances surrounding the approval of Prometheum as the first SPBD raise serious questions."

According to a letter sent to the SEC Chair and the President of FINRA, the House Financial Services Committee raised concerns over the approval of Prometheum Ember Capital LLC, questioning the process and highlighting national security issues.

McHenry: "This announcement is a clear signal that stablecoins—if issued under a clear regulatory framework—hold promise as a pillar of our 21st century payments system."

PayPal, the online payment giant, takes a significant step into the world of digital currencies with the launch of PayPal USD, a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin, aiming to enhance digital payment experiences.

McHenry: 'This is a pivotal moment for America’s standing as the global leader in innovation and technology adoption'

A group of U.S. lawmakers, led by French Hill (AR-02), introduced the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 4763). The bill aims to establish a specialized market structure framework for digital assets, fostering innovation while ensuring regulatory clarity.

Barr: Yellen 'has called climate change an emerging and increasing threat to financial stability'

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy on July 20 conducted the hearing "Climate-Risk: Are Financial Regulators Politically Independent?" Republican legislators introduced four bills intended to limit federal regulators' ability to connect climate change to financial security.

Rep. De La Cruz: 'Essentially, ESG is, in many cases, a modern shakedown tool brought to you by today's cancel culture'

Vice Chair Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) condemns ESG mandates as a tool of cancel culture and market distortion during a heated hearing on insurance and housing costs.

HSFC Chairman McHenry: '"Bidenomics" is a failure'

Last week, Patrick McHenry issued a report criticizing "Bidenomics" for causing soaring inflation due to reckless spending and excessive regulation.

Rep. McHenry: GOP 'are working to comprehensively reform' Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), chair of the House Financial Services Committee (FSC), introduced two bills last month in response to FinCEN's recent rules update on reporting provisions of beneficial ownership information.

McHenry in letter to Yellen: FSOC policy could mark 'a sea change' in economy

Patrick McHenry, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, chair of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), in which McHenry invited Yellen to reconsider the FSOC’s decision to shift the focus from activities to size.

McHenry calls on Biden to 'put partisanship aside and come to the table to negotiate with Republicans to avoid default'

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act and is calling on President Joe Biden to proceed with the measure.

Committee chair on CFPB reform legislation: 'I want to reiterate my call to every Member, Republican or Democrat, to bring your ideas' to me - my door is open'

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), chair of the Fnancial Services Committee, gave opening remarks at the committee began markup of capital formation and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reform legislation, according to a news release.