Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing to receive testimony from Wells Fargo CEO, Tim Sloan. In his opening statement Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Ranking Republican of the House Financial Services Committee, examined Wells Fargo’s failings and gross mismanagement, especially as it compared to North Carolina banks acquired by Wells Fargo, First Union and Wacho... Read more »
Today, the House voted on H.R. 1, the Protect the People Act, which is irresponsible and dangerous legislation that suppresses the rights of American voters and will cost taxpayers billions of dollars. On Wednesday, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) delivered a speech on the House Floor to denounce H.R. 1 as a partisan power grab that hurts American voters. Click here or on the image below to wa... Read more »
Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the House Financial Services Committee at the semiannual hearing entitled: Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy. Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Ranking Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, began by highlighting the economy’s remarkable growth over the last two and a half years, record unemployment... Read more »
Yesterday, CEO’s of the three major Credit Reporting Agencies, Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian North America, testified before the House Financial Services Committee at a hearing entitled: Who's Keeping Score? Holding Credit Bureaus Accountable and Repairing a Broken System. Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Ranking Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, pressed the witness... Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act: “Not only does this bill undermine the basic Constitutional rights guaranteed to us by the Second Amendment, its provisions would do nothing to stop the incidents its authors claim it addresses. Once again House Democrats are taking the political route. Inst... Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on his vote against the House joint resolution to terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump to address the crisis at our southern border: “We clearly have a crisis on our southern border, one that requires urgent action to confront the flow of illicit drugs and illegal immigrants into our country. While ... Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act: “Tonight’s vote is a victory for sportsmen, outdoorsmen, and conservationists here in western North Carolina and across the country. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is one of Congress’ true bipartisan successes. For over half a century, the LWCF has preser... Read more »
Recently, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) introduced H.R. 1202, a bill to reauthorize the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. This bill extends the authorization period of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area—parts of which are in the Tenth District—through September 30, 2021, the same timeline as all other National Heritage Areas. "The Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina are cheris... Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of H.J.Res. 31, the Consolidated Appropriations Act: “Tonight, we took another positive step towards solving the humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border. In addition to making a significant payment towards building the wall, this bill also provides critical funding to protect life, combat t... Read more »
Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Walter Jones (NC-03): “Giulia and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman Walter Jones. He dedicated his life to our shared home state, beginning with his service in the North Carolina National Guard. He will be missed by the people of the Third District of North Carolina, whom—like hi... Read more »
