The Latest Breaking News from the House Financial Services Committee

Voters skeptical Trump will ever deliver his promised $5,000 dividend checks, new poll shows

Sixty-one percent of likely voters say they doubt President Trump will deliver on his midterms ‘dividend’ pledge, with just 22 percent thinking he will follow through, survey finds

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Bessent Defends Treasury Intervention Amid Bond Sell-Off. Democrats Question Trump's Economic Comeback Claims.

The exchange became increasingly tense as lawmakers interrupted Bessent's responses and demanded direct answers to questions.

International Business Times · Sep 15

Barney Frank dies at 86: Who was the liberal firebrand behind Dodd-Frank, Wall Street reform, and America’s LGBTQ political revolution?

Who was Barney Frank? The death of Barney Frank marks the end of one of the most consequential and controversial political careers in modern American history. The sharp-tongued Massachusetts Democrat, who helped reshape Wall Street regulations after the 2008 financial collapse and became one of the first openly gay members…

The Economic Times · May 20

'Dazed And Confused': Key Takeaways From Congress Hearing On SEC's 'Politicized' Approach To Crypto

The Digital Assets Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss with stakeholders how the SEC has been handling crypto regulation, and many lawmakers expressed concern over the regulator's regulatory approach.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024

Crypto-friendly Lawmaker Seeks Chairmanship Of House Financial Services Committee

Rep. Hill of Arkansas, a known crypto-friendly lawmaker, has joined the list of Republicans looking to replace the chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2024

Yellen Says US Commercial Property Concerns 'Manageable'

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed concern Tuesday about the commercial real estate sector in the current environment of higher interest rates -- but added that the overall situation should be "manageable."

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024

Missouri’s Luetkemeyer announces plans to retire when term ends - Roll Call

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., said Thursday he would retire rather than seek reelection this year.

Roll Call · Jan 4, 2024

Both Parties Agree: It's the Government's Business Whether You Invest in Chinese Companies

Some, like Rep. Patrick McHenry (R–N.C.), advocate a more measured approach.

Reason · Dec 1, 2023

Supreme Court takes up cases challenging Chevron

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Nov 21, 2023

Fed’s Michael Barr calls for strong stablecoin regulation and says ‘we haven’t made a decision’ when it comes to CBDCs

The Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision spoke at D.C. Fintech Week on Tuesday.

Fortune · Nov 7, 2023