United States House Committee on Financial Services
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The United States House Committee on Financial Services (or House Banking Committee) oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking, and housing industries. The Committee also oversees the work of the Federal Reserve, the United States Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and other financial services regulators. It is chaired by Barney Frank (D-MA) and the ranking Republican is Spencer Bachus.
[edit] History
The committee was once known as the Committee on Banking and Currency
[edit] Members, 110th Congress
[edit] Chairmen
[edit] Committee on Banking and Currency
- 1920 – 1931 - Louis T. McFadden
- 1963 – 1975 - Wright Patman
[edit] Subcommittees
Note: Subcommittee membership has not been finalized for the 110th Congress
[edit] Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises
[edit] Jurisdiction
The subcommittee watches over the U.S. capital markets, securities and insurance industries and government-sponsored enterprises, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as the self-regulatory organizations that police the securities markets.
[edit] Leadership
- Paul Kanjorski (D-PA), Chairman
- Deborah Pryce (R-OH), Ranking Member
[edit] Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology
[edit] Jurisdiction
The subcommittee focuses on international finance, banking, and monetary organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The subcommittee is also responsible for issues involving monetary policy, economic stabilization, and trade in financial services.
[edit] Leadership
- Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL), Chairman
- Ron Paul (R-TX), Ranking Member
[edit] Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
[edit] Jurisdiction
The subcommittee focuses on banks, depository institutions, deposit insurance, and the overall safety and soundness of the banking system.
[edit] Leadership
- Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Chairman
- Paul Gillmor (R-OH), Ranking Member
[edit] Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity
[edit] Jurisdiction
The subcommittee oversees public and private housing, community development, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The panel has done extensive work to evaluate and form solutions for housing affordability shortages across America.
[edit] Leadership
- Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairman
- Judy Biggert (R-IL), Ranking Member
[edit] Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
[edit] Jurisdiction
The subcommittee is charged with oversight of all matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Financial Services. Its investigations have ranged from corrupt housing authorities to financial fraud.
[edit] Leadership
- Mel Watt (D-NC), Chairman
- Gary Miller (R-CA), Ranking Member