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Luetkemeyer Introduces Data Security Legislation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection & Financial Institutions introduced the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act (CINRA) to reform data security requirements to bring enhanced clarity and security to our nation’s financial institutions. “Financial institutions in Missouri and…

Luetkemeyer, Financial Services Committee Republicans Call on CFPB Director Chopra to Rescind Anti-Consumer Actions on Nonbank Financial Firms

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of today’s hearing, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection & Financial Institutions, joined House Financial Services Committee Republicans in sending a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Rohit Chopra. Republicans are raising concerns with Director Chopra’s recent actions related…

Luetkemeyer, House Financial Services Committee Hold Hearing on FTX Collapse

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled, “Investigating the Collapse of FTX, Part I,” Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) questioned FTX Group CEO, John J. Ray III about the cryptocurrency exchange’s dramatic collapse. Watch full clip HERE. Luetkemeyer: “Is there money laundering going on here? Are there some missing dollars? Is…

Blaine’s Bulletin: Biden Administration Student Loan Update

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I’m sure you remember President Biden’s summer announcement that he plans to cancel student debt for thousands of Americans. While student loan forgiveness had been discussed for several months, the announcement was somewhat of a surprise because it was widely believed that doing so was not constitutional. In my September 2nd bulletin, I highlighted the fact that both Speaker Nancy Pelosi…

Luetkemeyer on 2023 National Defense Authorization Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding passage of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Funding our military is one of Congress’ most fundamental responsibilities, providing our hardworking troops with the resources they need keeps us safe. This year’s NDAA makes necessary investments in weapons and…

Blaine’s Bulletin: 75th Anniversary of Toys for Tots

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If you take a look around, there’s no doubt that Christmas time is here. Trees, wreaths and lights are going up all across Missouri and people’s moods are noticeably cheerier now that the holiday season is upon us. This is the season of giving, which can come in many different forms. Maybe that means contributing to the Salvation Army when you walk by one of their red buckets with a bell…

Blaine’s Bulletin: Small Business Saturday 2022

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I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We were fortunate to have a great day filled with a lot of family time and too much food. Now that we have given thanks, Christmas will be here before we know it. It seems that everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit a little bit earlier than usual this year which is just fine with me. After all, it is the most wonderful time of the year. If…

Blaine’s Bulletin: Thanksgiving 2022

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If the early in the season snow wasn’t enough of an indication, the holiday season is here. Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and I am looking forward to a day filled with good food, football, and family.  Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year and about as wholesome as a holiday can get. It’s a holiday completely focused on spending time with family and loved ones…

Luetkemeyer, Budd Introduce the ‘Responsible Accounting Standards Act’

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and Congressman Ted Budd (NC-13) introduced the Responsible Accounting Standards Act to bring commonsense reform to the unaccountable Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). “Accounting principles impact every single American business and their employees. FASB’s wide-ranging power should require commonsense…

Luetkemeyer on Martin Gruenberg’s Impending FDIC Chair Nomination

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection & Financial Institutions released a statement regarding the Biden Administration’s announcement that it intends to nominate Martin Gruenberg for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman. “As one of the creators of the Obama-era, ‘Operation…