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The Last Word: TXSE's Jeb Hensarling on a $300M War Chest, ARK Listings, and a 'Transfer Portal' Flowing to Texas
Jeb Hensarling
Thomas Jeb Hensarling
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Thomas Jeb Hensarling (born May 29, 1957) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 5th congressional district from 2003 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he chaired the House Republican Conference from 2011 to 2013 and House Financial Services Committee from 2013 until 2019. The Los Angeles Times described Hensarling, "a fervent believer in free market ideology" and that he was "a pivotal player in the GOP effort to reduce financial regulation in the Trump Era". The Wall Street Journal called him "a driver of economic policy in the house". Hensarling has close ties to Wall Street, having received campaign donations from every major Wall Street bank as well as various payday lenders. On October 31, 2017, Hensarling announced that he would not seek reelection in 2018. In 2019, he revealed he was joining UBS Group AG as executive vice chairman for the Americas region. In 2023, he stepped down from that position.
Career
- 1957Born
- Won Eagle Scout
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Stephenville
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: politician, lawyer, business executive
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TXSE’s Jeb Hensarling Says Battle for ETFs Will Be a Key Focus of New Stock Exchange
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Former Rep. Jeb Hensarling on S.C. primary: You don't build a political movement by subtraction
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CNBC TRANSCRIPT: CNBC’S KAYLA TAUSCHE SPEAKS WITH REP. JEB HENSARLING TODAY AT CNBC’S CAPITAL EXCHANGE EVENT
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Hensarling & Waters Unveil Bipartisan Capital Markets Reform Legislation - U.S. House Financial Services Committee (.gov)
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Hensarling: Committee Must Examine Allegations of Latest Fannie Mae Backdoor Schemes - U.S. House Financial Services Committee (.gov)
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Hensarling Delivers Opening Statement at Committee Markup - U.S. House Financial Services Committee (.gov)
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Hensarling Thanks Kirsten Sutton Mork for Service, Announces Return of Shannon McGahn - U.S. House Financial Services Committee (.gov)
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Conservative Jeb Hensarling reportedly considered for Trump Treasury Dept. post
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HRC says Jeb Hensarling of Dallas could pose major threat to gay rights in new Congress
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Armey on Hensarling: “He was the best voice in opposition to TARP” UPDATE: Ryan onboard, too
