Randy Hultgren: “I thoroughly support the original goal of the legislation preventing discriminatory lending practices.”

However, the Fed has implemented some controversial policies that I am concerned may have some unintended consequences that, in fact, could increase systemic risk.

Rules and regulations are driving financial institutions to merge, exit entire lines of businesses.

I am next honored to yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Loudermilk).

First, I would like to thank my friend, the ranking member, Maxine Waters, for her kind words. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from Kansas (Ms. Jenkins), sponsor of the House companion legislation.