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Senate Hearing on Community Development and Minority-Owned Financial Institutions

Original title: THE ROLE THAT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MINORITY DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS SERVE IN SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

January 1, 2022

bankingsmall businesseconomic developmentfinancial regulationminority depository institutionscommunity development financial institutions

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing informs potential future legislation or policy changes regarding how federal resources and regulations affect the ability of s and s to provide loans and financial services to small businesses and families in underserved areas.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Small business owners

These businesses rely on CDFIs and MDIs for access to capital and financial services that may not be available through traditional commercial banks.

Minority Depository Institutions

These institutions are the subject of federal oversight and potential policy changes discussed during the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This Senate subcommittee hearing examined the role of Community Development Financial Institutions (s) and Minority Depository Institutions (s) in supporting local economies, job creation, and small businesses. The session featured testimony from banking industry leaders and policy researchers regarding how these institutions provide financial access to underserved communities.

Why It Matters

The hearing informs potential future legislation or policy changes regarding how federal resources and regulations affect the ability of s and s to provide loans and financial services to small businesses and families in underserved areas.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on February 9, 2022, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
  • The subcommittee examined the impact of CDFIs and MDIs on job creation, economic resilience, and small business growth.
  • Witnesses included representatives from Carver Financial Corporation, JetStream Federal Credit Union, and the Heritage Foundation.
  • The hearing was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and remote testimony.
  • Additional materials were submitted for the record by Circle Internet Financial LLC, the ICBA, and CUNA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are CDFIs and MDIs?
s (Community Development Financial Institutions) and s (Minority Depository Institutions) are specialized financial institutions that focus on providing credit and financial services to underserved populations and communities.
What was the purpose of this hearing?
The purpose was to gather expert testimony on how these specific types of financial institutions contribute to the national economy, support small businesses, and help communities recover from crises like the pandemic.

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Focus on Pandemic Resilience

The hearing explicitly linked the role of CDFIs and MDIs to community resilience against crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Connected Entities

personRaphael Warnock“Chair of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection”Map →
personThom Tillis“Ranking Republican Member of the Subcommittee”Map →
personJoel Griffith“Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation”Map →
personRobert James II“President and CEO of Carver Financial Corporation and Chairman of the National B”Map →
personJeanne Kucey“President and CEO of JetStream Federal Credit Union”Map →
organizationSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs“Parent committee of the subcommittee”Map →

Sources

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy15
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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