Patrick McHenry

House lawmaker proposes new restrictions on credit bureaus

03/11/21

The bill introduced by Rep. Patrick McHenry, the top Republican on the Financial Services Committee, would expand CFPB authority to the credit reporting industry and require that certain adverse information be removed from a consumer’s credit history.

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How long should small-business, mortgage aid last?

02/10/21

House Financial Services Committee members were at odds over whether to have support for homeowners and the State Small Business Credit Initiative, both included the $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, expire when the pandemic ends or later.

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Calabria to Congress: If you don’t like crisis fee, then fund GSEs

09/16/20

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been slammed for planning an additional refinancing charge to cover COVID-related losses, but the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency defended the policy in House testimony.

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CFPB chief welcomes GOP focus on restructuring of agency

07/30/20

Kathy Kraninger told the House Financial Services Committee that she supports proposed action to revamp the bureau's leadership framework following a major Supreme Court decision.

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Waters rejects GOP request to cancel hearing on pandemic relief bill

07/23/20

The House Financial Services Committee chair vowed to stay focused on the HEROES Act after the panel's top Republican said lawmakers should instead debate bills with bipartisan support.

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House Democrats vote to reverse CRA rule

06/30/20

While the resolution sends a message of disapproval of the OCC’s reform of the anti-redlining law, the Republican-controlled Senate is not expected to consider the measure.

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As Democrats urge pause in bank rules, GOP says hurry up

05/27/20

The congressional showdown over the pace of rulemaking during the pandemic is a hardening of older positions on banking policy ahead of the 2020 elections, observers said.

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