House Financial

• The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01), held a hearing on March 26 to examine how federal agencies are addressing emerging technologies. • The hearing explored how Congress can support responsible innovation while ensuring strong oversight and accountability as AI technologies continue to advance rapidly. • Regulators testified on strategies to keep pace with technology innovation speed, highlighting the gap between regulatory evolution and market velocity.

• House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01) commended President Trump’s March 15, 2026, executive order removing regulatory barriers to affordable home construction. • The leaders noted the order aligns with bipartisan committee work over the past year to reduce building costs and boost housing supply through commonsense reforms. • They expressed intent to codify the executive order's objectives in upcoming congressional housing legislation to ensure lasting impact.