For details on the outcomes of certain issue areas, follow the links at the bottom of this page. Nearly two years after Wall Street crashed our economy, and after a year of work, the House and Senate are finally ready to vote on a comprehensive
In a landmark win for Main Street, the financial reform bill will result in substantial new protections for consumers from the tricks and traps in personal financing that indirectly and otherwise led to the financial crisis. The resulting Bureau has the independence and authority it
The Wall Street reform legislation is a victory for the American people and a defeat for those who defended the status quo. The bill was signed into law by President Obama on July 21, 2010. Read our posts about the bill. Here’s What the New
Read more about what the bill will do here. For Immediate Release June 26, 2010 AFR Hails Wall Street Reform as a Significant Step toward Economic Stability Washington, DC – Americans for Financial Reform applauds Congress for moving forward with significant legislation reforming Wall Street
June 23, 2010 Dear House Conferee: While the Senate offer on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is generally good for consumers, there are a number of outstanding issues that need further enhancement. Our priorities for improving the Senate offer are as follows: Consumer Financial Protection
Heather Booth, AFR Director, and Ed Mierzwinski of US PIRG spoke on Coffee Party radio yesterday explaining the status of financial reform and how Americans can get involved. Listen to internet radio with Coffee Party USA on Blog Talk Radio
June 22, 2010 Chairman Christopher Dodd Chairman Barney Frank Re: AFR positions on proposed House offer on Title X Dear Senator/Representative: We write on behalf of Americans for Financial Reform regarding the proposed House Conference offer on Title X of the financial reform bill, relating
Oppose the House Offer on H.R. 4173 to Exempt Attorneys Engaged in Unfair, Deceptive or Abusive Consumer Financial Practices June 22, 2010 House-Senate Conferees, H.R. 4173 Dear Senator or Representative: Americans for Financial Reform and the undersigned organizations – including several that have or serve
Professor Elizabeth Warren was on Fox Business yesterday to talk about financial reform and the need for a Consumer Financial Protection Agency that covers all lenders, including auto dealers. You can watch the video here or below. Watch the latest business video at video.foxbusiness.com
June 15, 2010 Chairman Christopher Dodd Chairman Barney Frank Dear Conferee: As you proceed with these final stages of writing the financial regulatory reform bill we ask you to work for and support a conference report which includes the strongest elements of the legislation developed