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Ahead of U.S. Treasury Freedman’s Bank Forum, Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Private Sector Commitments...
Ahead of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s annual Freedman’s Bank Forum, the Economic Opportunity Coalition (EOC) – a group of
U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Release Guidance on Inflation Reduction Act Provision to...
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today released proposed rules and FAQs on
Treasury Department Announces Approval of Federal Funds to Connect Thousands of Rhode Island Homes...
To date, the Capital Projects Fund has awarded over $7 billion for broadband, digital technology, and multi-purpose community center
READOUT: Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee Meets to Discuss Protection of U.S. Financial...
U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo chaired a meeting with members of the Financial and Banking Information
Treasury Seeks Public Input on Additional Clean Energy Tax Provisions of the Inflation Reduction...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued three additional notices requesting public input on key climate and clean energy tax incentives in the Inflation
Treasury Announces New Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply and Lower Long-Term Housing Costs...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new guidance today to increase the ability of state, local, and tribal governments to use
Statement by Secretary Yellen on President Biden’s Announcement of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure...
At the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Germany, President Biden and fellow G7 Leaders formally launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), a values-driven
Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen released the following statement on the final passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
"The strength of a country’s economy depends on the strength of its infrastructure, and with today’s vote, we have ensured that the American economy will remain strong for decades to come.
Testimony of Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Before the Committee on Banking,...
Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Toomey, members of the Committee, thank you for having me. We are meeting at a hopeful moment for the economy – but still a daunting one. While we’re seeing signs of recovery, we should be clear-eyed about the hole
Statement of Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on the Announcement of the Re-Proposed Capital Rule...
.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today following the announcement of the Re-Proposed Capital Rule for the Enterprises by the Federal Housing Finance Agency:
United States and Republic of Korea Sign Framework to Strengthen Infrastructure Finance and Market...
The United States and Republic of Korea today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Strengthen Infrastructure Finance and Market Building Cooperation. The Memorandum, signed by U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin and Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki
Statement by Secretary Mnuchin on the Confirmation of Mark Calabria as Director of the...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today on Mark Calabria’s confirmation as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). “I applaud the Senate for voting to confirm Mark Calabria, an experienced economist.
Statement by Secretary Mnuchin on Presidential Memorandum on Federal Housing Finance Reform
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today on the Presidential Memorandum on federal housing finance reform: “I look forward to working with FHFA, HUD, Congress, and other stakeholders to address the need for housing finance reform
Statement by Secretary Mnuchin on Mortgage Relief for Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the statement below commending the efforts of mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, and other financial institutions that are working to assist those who may face financial hardships resulting from the federal government shutdown.
Statement of Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing,...
Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Brown, and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me today. One of my top priorities as Treasury Secretary is sustained economic growth for the American people, and so I am happy to report that the growth rate of the economy over the past year was higher than the average over the prior twenty years and included two straight quarters of 3 percent or higher GDP growth.
Testimony of Federal Insurance Office Director Michael McRaith before House Financial Services Subcommittee on...
Chairman Luetkemeyer, Ranking Member Cleaver, Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify today on the impact of U.S. – EU dialogues on insurance markets. Today’s hearing focuses on prudential aspects of international insurance matters, including the prospect of an agreement on such matters between the United States and the European Union. With respect to these topics, Congress granted the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) the following authority
U.S. Treasury Annouces Over $90 Million in Awards for Affordable Housing
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 32 organizations nearly $91.5 million in grants today for the development of affordable housing and community facilities in low-income communities. These awards were made through the fiscal year 2016 round of the Capital Magnet Fund and will support financing for the preservation, rehabilitation, development or purchase of affordable housing for low-income communities as well as related economic development and community service facilities such as day care centers, workforce development centers and health care clinics
Treasury, HUD and FHFA Release White Paper on the Future of Foreclosure Prevention
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released a white paper designed to serve as a guide for future loss mitigation programs that draw on the lessons learned from implementing the government’s crisis-era housing recovery programs.
Testimony of Federal Insurance Office Director Mike McRaith Before House Subcommittee On Housing and...
Chairman Luetkemeyer, Ranking Member Cleaver, Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify today on “The Impact of Domestic Regulatory Standards on the U.S. Insurance Market.” While previous hearings have focused on the international leadership role of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO), FIO also has an important role in domestic insurance matters.
Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew to Lead Delegation to Financing for Development Conference in...
Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew will lead the U.S. Delegation to the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, which will be held July 13-16 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
