United States House Committee On Financial Services (Hfsc)
| The United States House Committee on Financial Services, also known as the HFSC, is a committee of the United States House of Representatives. The HFSC is responsible for overseeing various aspects of the United States economy and financial services. The HFSC has jurisdiction over a wide range of issues, including banking, insurance, housing, and securities and exchanges. The HFSC is chaired by Representative Maxine Waters of California. The Ranking Member is Representative Patrick McHenry of North Carolina. The HFSC has a total of 60 members, with 42 members from the majority party and 18 members from the minority party. The HFSC was created in 1789 as the Committee on Ways and Means. In 1802, the Committee on Ways and Means was renamed the Committee on Finance. In 1865, the Committee on Finance was divided into the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Banking and Currency. In 1945, the Committee on Banking and Currency was renamed the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. In 1999, the Committee on Banking and Financial Services was renamed the Committee on Financial Services. The HFSC has a long history of working on behalf of the American people. The HFSC has played a key role in passing legislation that has helped to create a strong and stable economy. The HFSC has also worked to protect consumers and to ensure that they have access to quality financial services. The HFSC is committed to working for the American people and to ensuring that the United States economy is strong and stable. The HFSC will continue to play a key role in the American economy and in the lives of American consumers. |
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