The Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Maxine Watters, has authored a public letter with the backing of 76 of her Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and ...
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Redfin reports homebuyers are relocating to climate risky areas, despite intensifying natural disasters, as homes with high fire and flood risk sold for a premium during the pandemic.
Read More »House Passes Act to Expand Wildfire Insurance Coverage
House passage of new measure includes legislation to study the impact of wildfires, and explore more ways to protect homeowners.
Read More »Rep. Waters Pushes Further Prevention of Appraisal Discrimination
Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee reaches out to PAVE Co-Chairs seeking action plan and timeline implementation of each action.
Read More »House Passes Measure to Increase Financial Equity and Inclusion for All
The House of Representatives passed HR 2543 by a vote of 215-207, legislation drafted to promote equity for underserved communities and increase access to safe and affordable financial services for all Americans.
Read More »CFPB Director Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee
Rohit Chopra outlines recent efforts of the CFPB in Semi-Annual Report, and addresses measures to keep tech at the forefront of the Bureau’s objectives.
Read More »HUD Report Finds Misuse of Funding by L.A. Housing Authority
Audit of housing authority reveals millions in federal funding remains unused, as housing units failed to meet minimum quality housing standards.
Read More »Balance to Return to the Housing Market?
After a torrid start to the year, an industry forecast predicts home price appreciation to slow and new construction to replenish the nation’s inventory in the second half of 2022.
Read More »Congressional Push to Fund Housing in Build Back Better Act
House Financial Services Committee reps call on the Biden Administration to fund housing measures in reconciliation in the $3.5 trillion Build Back Better Act.
Read More »Senate Confirms Rohit Chopra as CFPB Head
The vote passed along party lines with a 50-48 vote, clearing the way for Chopra to serve as Director of the Bureau.
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