Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to fund the government through fiscal year 2018, including critical funding for our military and infrastructure. “Funding our government is one of the most basic responsibilities of the United States Congress,” said Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), who voted in support of the legislation. “Today, we have provided critical… Read more »

The House Financial Services Committee voted today to advance legislation authored by Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO). H.R. 4659 will correct a misapplied standard that is driving up costs of clearing services. These rising costs are diminishing choices for agricultural and commercial end users who, in some cases, are having… Read more »

Today, the Senate passed S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO-03), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, released the following statement upon Senate passage of S. 2155: “Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought to ensure our financial system is responsibly regulated… Read more »

Today, House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) held a hearing to examine data security and breach notification regulations. Chairman Luetkemeyer released the following statement: “Consumers must be front and center throughout the conversation surrounding data protection. Today’s hearing explored a new set of… Read more »

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) released the following statement in honor of William H.T. “Bucky” Bush: “I am truly saddened to hear the news of Bucky Bush’s passing. He was an honorable man who will be remembered as a champion of many causes in the community and the great state of Missouri. Over the years, I have counted him as a great friend and while his legacy will live on, he… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4296, sponsored by Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03). Chairman Luetkemeyer released the following statement: “I’m happy to see the House pass yet another common sense financial reform to improve the efficiency of our financial system and remove misguided regulations,” said… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Chairman of the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the hearing entitled “Examining Opportunities and Challenges in the Financial Technology (“Fintach”) Marketplace.” Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), issue the following statement after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address: Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Chairman of the House Subcommittee Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit issued the following statement after Jay Powell was confirmed as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) issued the following statement after the House and Senate passed legislation to restore funding to the federal government and reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Read more »