Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act. This legislation is the most significant pro-growth banking deregulation bill in decades. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, released the following statement: “In the wake of… Read more »

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) addressed the Exchequer Club of Washington D.C. today to discuss his work as Chairman of the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee and his perspective on the future of financial policy. Below are excerpts from Congressman Luetkemeyer’s speech, as prepared for delivery: Luetkemeyer on Optimism “Now more than any time in recent… Read more »

Today Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator William B. Long, urging him to promptly correct any potential floodplain map errors affecting Lake of the Ozarks residents. An advocate for sensible reform to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for nearly a decade, Congressman Luetkemeyer released the following… Read more »

Earlier today, President Trump announced the termination of the United States’ participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement in support of President Trump’s actions: “Even after the JCPOA was signed, Iran continued to threaten the stability of the Middle East and our allies around the… Read more »

Today, House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) held a hearing to examine the implementation of FinCEN’s Customer Due Diligence Rule. Chairman Luetkemeyer released the following statement: “As a former banker and bank regulator, I understand the need for financial institutions to better know their customers… Read more »

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5444, the Taxpayers First Act, and H.R. 5445, the 21st Century IRS Act. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445: “Now that we’ve updated our tax code, it is time to update the IRS. American taxpayers should feel confident that the IRS is protecting their… Read more »

After the better part of a decade without a Vice Chair for Supervision, House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) welcomed Randal Quarles for his semi-annual testimony today: Vice Chairman Quarles, welcome.  As we all know, the Federal Reserve Board was without a Vice Chair for Supervision for almost a decade. With your… Read more »

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement after President Trump’s military action in Syria: “We have all seen the horrific images from the chemical attacks Syria recently launched on its own people. I applaud President Trump and our allies, the United Kingdom and France, on their actions last night. We have made it clear to Assad, Iran, and Russia that the… Read more »

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) announced the latest round of constituent service days held across all 13 counties in Missouri’s third district. “From Monday April 23 through Wednesday April 25 my staff will be available to help you with any issues you may have regarding the federal government,” said Congressman Luetkemeyer. “They are available to assist with anything from… Read more »

House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) welcomed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) acting Director Mick Mulvaney to the Financial Services Committee where he will deliver the CFPB’s 2018 Semi-Annual Report to Congress. Congressman Luetkemeyer delivered the following opening statement at today’s… Read more »