The story of SVB's collapse is the story of a Republican Administration in cahoots with the banking industry to weaken our financial regulations.
Ayanna Pressley
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Ayanna Soyini Pressley is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2019. She made history as the first African American woman elected to the Boston City Council and the first African American woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Pressley is known for her progressive stances on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and immigration policy.
The dangerous and irresponsible nature of this deregulation bill was completely predictable.
The 2018 deregulation law specifically made it easy for SVB and Signature Bank to engage in risky management practices.
I am thankful for my sister in service here, my indefatigable colleague from Wisconsin, who leads on so many issues of consequence, especially in the space of anti-poverty, the stabilization of family, and women's health. I appreciate her…
I thank my colleague and my dear friend from Pennsylvania for making this Special Order hour a priority. I know your constituents and the people of this country appreciate it. I rise today on behalf of the people across our Nation seeking…
Expanding flood insurance coverage is an important tool to prevent everyone, especially low-income folks, from facing financial ruin in the event of a flood.