Majority Press Releases
Chairman Dodd Sends Letter to SEC:
Calls for Greater Disclosure on Investments in Iran, Sudan
Washington, D.C. - In keeping with his commitment to national security and economic opportunity, Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today sent a letter to Christopher Cox, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging the SEC to fully develop its Office of Global Security Risk to protect American investors from unknowingly becoming involved with sponsors of terrorism and human rights abuses, as mandated by law thre… Continue Reading
May 31, 2007
Chairman Dodd Sends Letter to SEC:
Calls for Greater Disclosure on Investments in Iran, Sudan
In keeping with his commitment to national security and economic opportunity, Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today sent a letter to Christopher Cox, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging the SEC to fully develop its Office of Global Security Risk to protect American investors from unknowingly becoming involved with sponsors of terrorism and human rights abuses, as mandated by law three years ago. Among… Continue Reading
May 31, 2007
Dodd Seeks More Action to Stop Genocide in Darfur
Washington, D.C. - Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, applauded the President's announcement today that the Department of the Treasury would extend U.S. sanctions to 30 Sudanese companies and three individuals who, according to the Administration, have contributed to the mass murder of countless people in Darfur. Dodd also insisted that more remained to be done, announcing his intention to push for speedy enactment of his bill to … Continue Reading
May 31, 2007
Dodd Seeks More Action to Stop Genocide in Darfur
Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, applauded the President's announcement today that the Department of the Treasury would extend U.S. sanctions to 30 Sudanese companies and three individuals who, according to the Administration, have contributed to the mass murder of countless people in Darfur. Dodd also insisted that more remained to be done, announcing his intention to push for speedy enactment of his bill to increase penalties … Continue Reading
May 31, 2007
Chairman Dodd Inquires About Supreme Court Case in Letter to SEC
Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, on Friday sent a letter to Christopher Cox, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regarding the Supreme Court’s upcoming consideration of a case that raises an important issue regarding securities law. In the letter, Chairman Dodd asks Chairman Cox whether the SEC plans to write an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case. If so, Chairman Dodd inquires whether the brief would advocate th… Continue Reading
May 25, 2007
Statement of Chairman Dodd on Fed Response to Letter Regarding HOEPA
Senator Dodd, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding a letter he received from the Federal Reserve Board that was sent in response to the Chairman’s April 24th letter: “I appreciate the fact that the Federal Reserve Board will be holding a hearing to consider action under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA). In my view, a hearing is simply a first step in the Board fulfilling its obligation unde… Continue Reading
May 25, 2007
Statement of Chairman Dodd on Fed Response to Letter Regarding HOEPA
Senator Dodd, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding a letter he received from the Federal Reserve Board that was sent in response to the Chairman’s April 24th letter: “I appreciate the fact that the Federal Reserve Board will be holding a hearing to consider action under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA). In my view, a hearing is simply a first step in the Board fulfilling its obligation unde… Continue Reading
May 24, 2007
Chairman Dodd Reacts to Securities and Exchange Commission Final New Rules Under Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Senator Chris Dodd, D-Conn., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, made the following statement in reaction to the final rule under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier today: “I believe that Sarbanes-Oxley Act is sound and has worked in achieving its over-arching goals of improving financial reporting, strengthening corporate governance and enhancing the integrity of analysts’ recommendati… Continue Reading
May 24, 2007
Chairman Dodd Reacts to Securities and Exchange Commission Final New Rules Under Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Washington - Senator Chris Dodd, D-Conn., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, made the following statement in reaction to the final rule under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier today: “I believe that Sarbanes-Oxley Act is sound and has worked in achieving its over-arching goals of improving financial reporting, strengthening corporate governance and enhancing the integrity of analysts’ … Continue Reading
May 23, 2007
Statement of Chairman Dodd on Federal Reserve's Proposal on Regulation Z
“I commend the Fed for undertaking this effort. I intend to study this proposal and give it the careful, thorough, and proper review that it deserves. It is vital that consumers have the clearest and most complete information possible about credit cards so they can make the most informed decisions about how to use them. However, improved disclosure is not in and of itself sufficient to protect consumers. I’ve introduced measures to address these issues in the past and am committed to contin… Continue Reading
May 23, 2007
Statement of Chairman Dodd on Federal Reserve's Proposal on Regulation Z
Washington, D.C. - “I commend the Fed for undertaking this effort. I intend to study this proposal and give it the careful, thorough, and proper review that it deserves. It is vital that consumers have the clearest and most complete information possible about credit cards so they can make the most informed decisions about how to use them. However, improved disclosure is not in and of itself sufficient to protect consumers. I’ve introduced measures to address these issues in the past and am … Continue Reading
May 23, 2007
Statement of Chairman Dodd on Conclusion of the Strategic Economic Dialogue and Banking Subcommittee Hearing on U.S.-China Economic Relations
One of the very first actions that I undertook as Chairman-elect of the Banking Committee in December 2006 was to write a letter with then-Chairman Shelby to the Treasury Secretary on the occasion of the first Strategic Economic Dialogue (“SED”). In January 2007, I chaired a hearing with Secretary Paulson on exchange rates and the SED. At that hearing, Treasury Secretary Paulson testified that the SED is the “best chance to get some progress [on the currency issue].” The second session of the… Continue Reading
May 22, 2007
Statement of Chairman Dodd on House GSE Action
“I commend Barney Frank and the House for their efforts. Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American dream and we need to do everything possible to make that dream a reality. Clearly, GSE’s can play an important role in advancing that goal. I believe our nation needs a stronger regulatory structure and a deeper commitment to meeting the housing needs of the American people. I am committed to continuing to find common ground to address this important issue in a bipartisan, timely and thought… Continue Reading
May 22, 2007
Statement of Chairman Dodd on House GSE Action
“I commend Barney Frank and the House for their efforts. Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American dream and we need to do everything possible to make that dream a reality. Clearly, GSE’s can play an important role in advancing that goal. I believe our nation needs a stronger regulatory structure and a deeper commitment to meeting the housing needs of the American people. I am committed to continuing to find common ground to address this important issue in a bipartisan, timely and tho… Continue Reading
May 22, 2007
Statement of Chairman Dodd on House ILC Vote
“As Chairman, I will continue to work with Ranking Member Shelby, and other members of the Senate Banking Committee in a thoughtful, deliberative manner to resolve outstanding issues regarding the ownership and regulation of industrial loan companies. I plan to review the House-passed bill, as well as other legislative proposals, and to solicit the views of other interested members as part of that process.”… Continue Reading
May 22, 2007
Statement of Senator Dodd on House ILC Vote
“As Chairman, I will continue to work with Ranking Member Shelby, and other members of the Senate Banking Committee in a thoughtful, deliberative manner to resolve outstanding issues regarding the ownership and regulation of industrial loan companies. I plan to review the House-passed bill, as well as other legislative proposals, and to solicit the views of other interested members as part of that process.”… Continue Reading
May 20, 2007
Chairman Dodd and Ranking Member Shelby: Dialogue Plus Action Needed for U.S-China Economic Relations
Washington, D.C. -- Senator Chris Dodd, D-Conn., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., ranking member of the Committee, yesterday wrote to Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson emphasizing the need to eliminate China's unfair trade practices through both dialogue and action. China’s ongoing intervention to keep the yuan undervalued and discriminatory treatment of foreign financial services firms have contributed to the loss of … Continue Reading
May 20, 2007
Chairman Dodd and Ranking Member Shelby: Dialogue Plus Action Needed for U.S-China Economic Relations
Senator Chris Dodd, D-Conn., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., ranking member of the Committee, yesterday wrote to Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson emphasizing the need to eliminate China's unfair trade practices through both dialogue and action. China’s ongoing intervention to keep the yuan undervalued and discriminatory treatment of foreign financial services firms have contributed to the loss of approximately three mi… Continue Reading
May 17, 2007
Statement of Senator Dodd in Reaction to Bernanke Speech at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Conference
Washington, D.C. - “The Chairman misspoke when he said that the Federal Reserve is ‘authorized’ to write rules by the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA). In fact, the law requires the Federal Reserve to write rules to protect home borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. For far too many years, far too many risky and abusive subprime loans were made without a reasonable analysis of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. The result has been a record increase in foreclosures … Continue Reading
May 17, 2007
Statement of Senator Dodd in Reaction to Bernanke Speech at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Conference
“The Chairman misspoke when he said that the Federal Reserve is ‘authorized’ to write rules by the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA). In fact, the law requires the Federal Reserve to write rules to protect home borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. For far too many years, far too many risky and abusive subprime loans were made without a reasonable analysis of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. The result has been a record increase in foreclosures across the coun… Continue Reading
