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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…

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Former Rep. Barney Frank dead at 86

Former Rep. Barney Frank, the first member of Congress to voluntarily announce he was gay, who rose to lead the House Financial Services Committee at a seminal moment in American economic history, died Tuesday night. He was 86. The progressive Frank had among the sharpest wits of members of the…

Roll Call

Republican Representative Tim Moore Loads Up On Leveraged Small-Cap Bets Against US Economy: Here Are His Latest Trades

Rep. Tim Moore (R-N.C.), a Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee, has made significant leveraged bets against U.S. small-cap stocks, according to recent financial disclosures.

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Trump’s tariffs can be beneficial in the long term, but Congress needs a more active role, says top GOP lawmaker

As chair of the House Financial Services Committee, French Hill is helping shepherd key crypto legislation.

Fortune

French Hill To Lead House Financial Services Committee – Is He Good For Crypto?

Rep. French Hill of Arkansas has been chosen by his colleagues to lead the House Financial Services Committee – Hill is widely recognized in the crypto space due to his anti-CBDC views.

International Business Times

'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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

The White House's top crypto critic departed. What does that mean for a stablecoin bill?

Senior aide Bharat Ramamurti established himself as one of the top economic voices in the Biden administration.

Fortune

FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange Spent $15M On Private Jets, Faces Trial Over Political Contributions

Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's lavish spending and alleged political maneuvering put him at risk of a century-long prison sentence.

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House GOP passes four more bills opposing ESG out of committee

House Republicans on September 14 passed four new bills opposing ESG out of the Education and Workforce Committee, bringing the total number of ESG bills passed out of committee this year to seven. The move followed the lead of the House Financial Services Committee, which advanced its own slate of…

Fortune

The failure of the stablecoin bill reveals the new political divide in crypto

A look back at last week's congressional markup sessions over crypto regulation.

Zenger

House Committee Advances Legislation Opposing ESG

Legislation passed to prioritize corporate growth over partisan political issues.

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House committee advances legislation opposing ESG

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.

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House Republicans Launch Assault On ESG Regulations

Hearings focus on climate-related disclosures and proxy advisory services as GOP targets ESG investing

Fortune

Despite the Ripple decision, crypto legislation still seems like a distant possibility

One House Democrat expressed skepticism that the landmark ruling would change dynamics in Congress.

Fortune

‘Most comprehensive proposal to date’: Lummis and Gillibrand to reintroduce landmark crypto bill

The long-awaited legislation would tackle thorny questions like market structure and stablecoin oversight.

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Markets Doubt FOMC Will Follow Through on its Forecast for +50 bp Rate Hike

Fed Chair Powell today presented his semi-annual testimony before the House Financial Services Committee. Mr. Powell will appear Thursday before the Senate Banking Committee and repeat his prepared testimony, although he will answer different questions from panel members. Mr. Powell’s prepared statement today was in line with his comments last...

Zenger

Powell To Face Congress Amid Criticism Over Fed’s Policy Stance

Questions on interest rates, banking regulation, and inflation to be raised during Powell's testimony.

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Watch live: House committee questions Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank on failings

Watch live as the House Financial Services Committee questions Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank executives on Wednesday, 17 May, on failings which led to the collapse of the banks earlier this year.

Fortune

House committee chair blasts SEC’s Gensler on defining Ether: ‘You won’t answer my question, and you’re the head of that agency’

The chair of the House Financial Services Committee and the chair of the SEC still do not agree on Ether—or how that lack of agreement affects markets.

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