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Stewart County: Residents received $26.98 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Stewart County, providing an average of $1,922 per capita to residents.

By Clarksville Times | Apr 13, 2025

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House chairmen outline digital asset legislation principles in CoinDesk op-ed

House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman G.T. Thompson have published a new op-ed in CoinDesk detailing their approach to market structure legislation for digital assets.

By Clarksville Times | Apr 4, 2025

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Congressional subcommittee examines financial fraud prevention strategies

By Clarksville Times | Apr 2, 2025

The National Security Subcommittee convened to explore updates to the tools and methods used to combat financial fraud, including changes to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

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House financial services committee advances five bills to full House for review

By Clarksville Times | Apr 2, 2025

The House Committee on Financial Services convened under the leadership of Chairman French Hill (AR-02) for a full committee markup session.

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Montgomery County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.6% in 2022

By Clarksville Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Montgomery County, providing an average of $1,259 per capita to residents.

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Financial Services Committee challenges Biden-Harris administration's regulatory actions

By Clarksville Times | Apr 1, 2025

Chairman French Hill and members of the House Committee on Financial Services have issued letters to several regulatory agencies, calling for the rescission, modification, or reproposal of legislative measures enacted during the Biden-Harris...

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House committee discusses investment fraud and analyzes financial security tools

By Clarksville Times | Apr 1, 2025

Today, the House Financial Services Committee convened for a National Security Subcommittee hearing, chaired by Warren Davidson (OH-08), to address the growing concern of investment fraud in the United States.

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SEC urged to reform Rule 14a-8 after rescission of legal bulletin

By Clarksville Times | Mar 31, 2025

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill and Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chair Ann Wagner have sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commending the agency's decision to rescind Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L.

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SEC drops climate disclosure defense after lawmakers' criticism

By Clarksville Times | Mar 27, 2025

Chairman French Hill, Representative Ann Wagner, and Representative Bill Huizenga expressed approval for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent decision to cease defending the Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related...

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Subcommittee reviews Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's structure amid calls for reform

By Clarksville Times | Mar 26, 2025

The Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, under the leadership of Chairman Andy Barr (KY-06), convened a hearing titled "A New Era for the CFPB: Balancing Power and Reprioritizing Consumer Protections."

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House committee discusses improving U.S. capital access beyond Silicon Valley

By Clarksville Times | Mar 26, 2025

Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee, under the leadership of Chairman French Hill (AR-02), conducted a hearing titled "Beyond Silicon Valley: Expanding Access to Capital Across America."

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Andy Barr leads hearing on CFPB structure and funding reforms

By Clarksville Times | Mar 26, 2025

Today, the House Financial Services Committee convened a hearing led by Subcommittee Chair Andy Barr to discuss the regulatory and legal framework surrounding federal consumer financial protection.

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Chairman Hill advocates broader investment reach beyond traditional financial hubs

By Clarksville Times | Mar 25, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee, under the leadership of Chairman French Hill from Arkansas's 2nd District, is conducting a hearing to explore how capital markets can drive economic growth by supporting businesses at various stages and...

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Stewart County: Income Maintenance made up 2.6% of total income in 2022

By Clarksville Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Stewart County, providing an average of $1,268 per capita to residents.

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House Financial Services Committee announces schedule for April hearings

By Clarksville Times | Mar 21, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), has announced its schedule for April 2025.

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Montgomery County residents received $10,051 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 89th in Tennessee

By Clarksville Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Montgomery County received an average of $10,051 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in Tennessee.

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Michelle Bowman nominated as vice chair for supervision at Federal Reserve

By Clarksville Times | Mar 17, 2025

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill expressed approval following the nomination of Michelle "Miki" Bowman as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

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House committee explores federal framework for stablecoins amid CBDC concerns

By Clarksville Times | Mar 11, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee, under the leadership of Chairman French Hill (AR-02), convened today to discuss a federal framework for payment stablecoins and examine the implications of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the...

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House passes resolution against 'Broker Rule' impacting digital assets

By Clarksville Times | Mar 11, 2025

House Financial Service Committee Chairman French Hill has expressed approval following the House's passage of H.J. Res 25.

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House committee reviews legislation on payment stablecoins

By Clarksville Times | Mar 11, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee, chaired by French Hill of Arkansas, recently conducted a hearing to discuss the potential establishment of a federal framework for payment stablecoins and the implications of a U.S. Central Bank Digital...