Financial Services Committee

CUNA: Don’t Look for MBL in Miller’s Reg Relief Bill

By Heather Anderson | June 17, 2013

Trade lobbyist says member business lending cap would be too controversial to be in California congressman's bill expected to drop this week.
Congressman Hensarling Bans CFPB Director Cordray from Hearings

By Heather Anderson | April 23, 2013

House Financial Services Committee chair says "there is no legally appointed director of the CFPB at this time."
Senate Gives CUs the Cold Shoulder

By Heather Anderson | April 3, 2013

Credit union trade associations shrugged off a 2014 budget amendment passed by the Senate March 22 that would “establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to address the disproportionate regulatory burdens on community banks,” according to a release from sponsor Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.).
Witnesses Lining Up for CU Reg Burden Hearing

By Heather Anderson | March 29, 2013

CUNA, NAFCU line up credit union CEOs for April 10 session with House Financial Services Committee.
Regulatory Relief Amendment Excludes Credit Unions

By Heather Anderson | March 25, 2013

Industry trade associations shrugged off the exclusion. CUNA lobbyist says "those amendments never go anywhere."
Housing Collapse, GSEs Dominate House Financial Services April Agenda

By Heather Anderson | March 22, 2013

Commmittee Chair Hensarling reiterates aim to eliminate Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac as government-sponsored enterprises.
House Hearing on GSEs Proceeds as Snow Falls

By Heather Anderson | March 6, 2013

Panel to discuss how government policy at Fannie and Freddie played role in housing collapse and financial crisis.
Preaching to the Choir, House Leaders Support CUs

By Heather Anderson | March 6, 2013

WASHINGTON — House Financial Services leadership had good news for credit unions during CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference general sessions, with congressional leaders expressing support for legislative causes that are near and dear to credit unions.
Onsite Coverage: Hensarling Pledges to Protect Tax Exemption

By Heather Anderson | February 26, 2013

“If I have anything to do with it, there will not be taxation on our credit unions,” the House Financial Services chairman said.
Taxes, Capital and MBL: Sherman Talks 113th Congress

By Heather Anderson | January 23, 2013

Acting as primary sponsor for supplemental capital legislation and co-sponsoring every credit union bill that crosses his desk, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) has long been a supporter of credit unions.