Americans for Financial Reform

News Category: Press Releases & Statements

Text of the Financial Reform Bill

Compiled below is the text of the financial reform bill from THOMAS as of the morning of June 29, 2010. HR 4173 – Title I (Financial Stability) HR 4173 – Title II (ORDERLY LIQUIDATION AUTHORITY) HR 4173 – Title III (TRANSFER OF POWERS TO THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, THE CORPORATION, AND THE BOARD OF

AFR to House: Support the Passage of the Dodd-Frank Reform Compromise

June 27, 2010 United States House of Representatives Re: Support for Passage of the Dodd/Frank Reform Compromise Dear Representatives: Americans for Financial Reform applauds Congress, especially Chairman Dodd and Chairman Frank,  for moving forward with such significant legislation reforming Wall Street and holding the big banks accountable. This Dodd-Frank Act represents meaningful progress from the

Support for Passage of Dodd-Frank Compromise

June 27, 2010 United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Re: Support for Passage of the Dodd/Frank Reform Compromise Dear Representatives: Americans for Financial Reform applauds Congress, especially Chairman Dodd and Chairman Frank,  for moving forward with such significant legislation reforming Wall Street and holding the big banks accountable.  This Dodd-Frank Act represents meaningful

Delaware Supports Financial Reform

Rashmi Rangan, member of AFR’s coalition in DE, delivers AFR petition to Meghan Bowman of US Rep. Michael Castle’s Wilmington office.

New Poll Shows Strong Support for Wall Street Reform

June 24, 2010 A new nationwide Lake Research Partners survey shows that voters overwhelmingly support Wall Street reform legislation that will crack down on Wall Street and rein in big bank abuses. Additionally, this is a voting issue.  More than 3 out of 4 voters say they would be less likely to reelect their representative if he or