House Financial Services Committee

Partisan Bickering On CFPB

By Heather Anderson | May 1, 2013

Ever since Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) were named the chairman and ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee late last year, Capitol Hill observers have waited for the two members of Congress and their polar opposite ideologies to clash publicly.
Texas Congressman Calls for Quick Launch of Private Flood Insurance

By Arthur D. Postal | April 25, 2013

GOP Rep. Randy Neugebauer asks for speedy approval from banking industry regulators, sparking calls for caution from some insurers.
Not So Fast: Democrat Waters Says She'll Fight Hensarling's Cordray Ban

By Heather Anderson | April 23, 2013

Rep. Maxine Waters says she'll invoke rules in response to House Financial Services Committee testimony ban by Texas Republican.
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."
House Finance Chair Takes Shot at CFPB's Cordray While Aiming at NLRB

By Heather Anderson | April 12, 2013

Texas Republican Jeb Hensarling votes to stop NLRB activity and questions CFPB legality.
Maloney Announces Cap-Free MBL Natural Disaster Bill

By Heather Anderson | April 11, 2013

New York Democrat said the move would inject much-needed funds into local communities when they need it most.
Congressman Miller Announces Reg Relief Bill for Credit Unions

By Heather Anderson | April 10, 2013

Miller made the announcement during his opening remarks for a hearing on credit union regulatory burden.
Witnesses Lining Up for CU Reg Burden Hearing

By Heather Anderson | April 10, 2013

On April 10 the House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing to focus on the regulatory burdens facing community financial institutions that will focus on credit unions.
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.