Last night, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan H.R. 4860, the Crowdfunding Amendments Act. This legislation, introduced by Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, will ensure investment crowdfunding can best support American small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital. “We all agree small businesses and entr... Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) delivered a speech on the House Floor to recognize Gaston College President Dr. Patricia Skinner. Dr. Skinner is retiring in March of 2020 after serving as Gaston College's president for 25 years. Under her leadership Gaston College has grown tremendously and is now ranked as one of the top community colleges in North Carolina. Click here or on the im... Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Greg Walden (OR-02), the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee: "Greg Walden is unquestionably one of the most intelligent and substantive members with whom I’ve served during my time in Congress. For the pas... Read more »
Today, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on Facebook’s impact on the financial services sector with CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Republican Leader of the House Financial Services Committee, delivered opening remarks highlighting the importance of continuing to spur innovation here in the United States. Watch McHenry's remarks by clicking here or... Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Ranking Republican of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced H.R. 4767, the Financial Services Innovation Act of 2019. This legislation will modernize and streamline how innovators interact with regulators. “Not only is financial innovation critical to our nation’s competitiveness, but it also makes it easier for all Americans to take par... Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), released the following statement on the passing of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (MD-07): "I am saddened to hear about the passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings. I got to know Chairman Cummings during my time serving on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. While Elijah was a tough partisan with who... Read more »
Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Polk County on Friday, October 4th from 9 AM – 12 PM at the Womack Building – 40 Courthouse Street in Columbus. Roger Kumpf, McHenry’s Regional Director for Polk County, will be available to meet with constituents who have issues with federal agencies including Social Security, veterans affairs, and immigration. He will a... Read more »
Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Rutherford County on Friday, October 4th from 2 PM to 5 PM at the Rutherfordton Town Hall – 129 North Main Street in Rutherfordton. Roger Kumpf, McHenry’s Regional Director for Rutherford County, will be available to meet with constituents who have issues with federal agencies including Social Security, veterans affairs, ... Read more »
Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Cleveland County on Friday, October 4th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Cleveland County Administration Building - 311 E. Marion St. in Shelby. Will Bowen, McHenry’s Regional Representative for Cleveland County, will be available to meet with constituents who have issues with federal agencies including Social Security, ve... Read more »
Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10), the Ranking Republican of the House Financial Services Committee, joined Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12), Chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets to introduce H.R. 4476, the Financial Transparency Act. The legislation will make financial data more easily available and less opaque... Read more »