Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the incoming Ranking Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement on the confirmation of Kathleen Kraninger as the director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection: “Congratulations to Kathleen Kraninger on her confirmation as the director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. With a full-time Director in place, the BCFP can focus on their important work protecting American consumers. I look forward t...
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passing of President George Herbert Walker Bush: “President George Herbert Walker Bush was a patriot who dedicated his life to serving our nation. Beginning in his teens when he enlisted as a Naval Aviator during World War II, service that led him to being shot down over the Pacific, he always put country first. During his time as Vice President and later President, he was an impressive world leader advancing our values ...
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) was elected by members of the House Republican Conference to lead the House Financial Services Committee as Ranking Member. McHenry released the following statement after his election: “I am honored to have been selected by my colleagues to serve as the Republican leader of the House Financial Services Committee. Having served on the Committee since I came to Congress, I have a deep understanding of the important role this committee plays in advancing m...
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passing of businessman and philanthropist Robert McNair, a native of Rutherford County: “Giulia and I are saddened to learn of Robert McNair’s passing. Throughout his life, McNair never forgot where he was raised. He created a transformative educational foundation that has improved the lives of countless young people in Rutherford County while also helping numerous other local causes. Our prayers are with his wife ...
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Earlier today, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, questioned the Federal Reserve's Vice Chairman for Supervision Randal Quarles on the recent changes to the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review stress tests. In addition, he questioned Fed Vice Chairman Quarles on the need for new technology to help address the challenges banks are facing today. Video of McHenry’s questions can be viewed by clicking the image below: Later i...
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement announcing his candidacy to be the Ranking Republican on the House Financial Services Committee: "Like every House Republican, I was deeply disappointed by Tuesday’s election results and saddened that many of our dear friends will not be returning to Congress in January. But now is the time to move forward. It is with this in mind that I announce my candidacy to be the Ranking Republican on the House Financial Services Co...
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On Saturday, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) joined President Trump in the Oval Office of the White House to welcome Pastor Andrew Brunson home. Pastor Brunson, who is originally from Black Mountain, North Carolina, was imprisoned in Turkey on October 7, 2016. On Friday, over two years later, Pastor Brunson was released and finally reunited with his family here in the United States. Official White House Photo By Jodie Steck. Official White House Photo By Jodie Steck. Official White Hou...
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Today, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the release of Pastor Andrew Brunson: “For two years we have called for the release of Pastor Brunson—a law-abiding American citizen and Tenth District constituent. Today, our prayers have finally been answered. I’m thankful for the combined efforts of bipartisan members of Congress, President Trump, Secretary Pompeo and all those who worked with us to right this injustice and finally set Pastor Brunson free.” B...
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Today, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry, Senator Richard Burr, and Senator Thom Tillis sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Brock Long in regards to the appeal North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper filed for the denial of a major disaster declaration for severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides incurred in Western North Carolina from May 15 to May 30, 2018. "Although smaller in overall numbers, our constituents impacted by the May floods also suffered great loss, including loss of life," ...
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on House passage of H.Res. 1099 - House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act: "For too long families and communities all across the country, including right here in the Tenth District, have suffered from the pain caused by the opioid crisis. Today, we took an important step in the ongoing battle to end the cycle of addiction affecting the lives of so many here in western North...
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