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AFR Opposes HR 1062
May 7, 2013 – 11:00 am

AFR sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to oppose HR 1062, “SEC Regulatory Accountability Act”. This legislation would imperil the implementation of many important financial regulatory rules by adding numerous unnecessary procedural requirements to rulemakings by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

AFR Statement on Proposals by Senators Brown and Vitter
April 29, 2013 – 6:14 pm

AFR issued a statement on proposals introduced by Senators Brown and Vitter in the US Senate.

AFR Supports Increased Funding for the CFTC
April 26, 2013 – 5:21 pm

AFR sent a letter to members of Congress expressing strong support for President Obama’s proposal in the 2014 budget to increase funding for the CFTC.

Materials on House Derivatives Measures
April 10, 2013 – 11:52 am

A collection of letters and talking points to members of Congress regarding a number of harmful derivatives measures being considered in the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee.

Public Interest Groups Opposes HR 1077
April 9, 2013 – 5:01 pm

AFR joined more than 50 public interest groups in sending a letter to members of Congress, urging that they oppose HR 1077.