Americans for Financial Reform is supporting H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009.
The need for this legislation could not be more obvious. Years of deregulation have produced a financial system …

Late on December 8, House leaders struck a deal with moderate Democrats to move forward on debating H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
They also determined which amendments will be deemed in …

AFR sent the following letter to Congress regarding H.R. 4173 on December 9, 2009.
Download the letter as a PDF.
Dear Representative:
The undersigned organizations strongly urge you to support H.R. 4173, the “Wall Street Reform and …

Financial Regulatory Reform Will Provide Small Businesses the More Stable Environment and Predictable Flows of Credit That They Depend On
Small businesses need a stable financial environment and predictable funding so they can thrive.
AFR co-hosted a …

Voting on the major financial reform package known as the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection act (H.R. 4173) is scheduled to begin as soon as this Wednesday, December 9.  Real reform is vital to …

U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.  20515
December 7, 2009
Re: Support Rep. Miller-Moore Amendment
Dear Representative,
As members of Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more than 200 consumer, employee, investor, community and civil rights groups, we write …