Jeb Hensarling | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Pete Sessions |
| Succeeded by | Lance Gooden |
| Chair of the House Financial Services Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Spencer Bachus |
| Succeeded by | Maxine Waters |
| Chair of the House Republican Conference | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Leader | John Boehner |
| Vice Chair | Cathy McMorris Rodgers |
| Preceded by | Mike Pence |
| Succeeded by | Cathy McMorris Rodgers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Jeb Hensarling May 29, 1957 Stephenville, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Melissa Hensarling |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Texas A&M University (BA) University of Texas, Austin (JD) |
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".[1] The Wall Street Journal called him "a driver of economic policy in the house".[2] Hensarling has close ties to Wall Street, having received campaign donations from every major Wall Street bank as well as various payday lenders.[3][4]
On October 31, 2017, Hensarling announced that he would not seek reelection in 2018.[5] In 2019, he revealed he was joining UBS Group AG as executive vice chairman for the Americas region.[6] In 2023, he stepped down from that position.
- ^ "He fought the bailouts in 2008. Jeb Hensarling's next move: Take down Dodd-Frank". Los Angeles Times. 2017-06-09. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Freeman, James (2014-10-17). "The Weekend Interview: What If Republicans Win?". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Meet the Banking Caucus, Wall Street's secret weapon in Washington". Center for Public Integrity. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ Hicken, Blake Ellis and Melanie. "Payday lenders throw millions at powerful politicians to get their way". CNNMoney. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ Ackerman, Andrew (October 31, 2017). "GOP Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas Won't Seek Re-Election". The Wall Street Journal. New York. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Former US Congressman Jeb Hensarling to Join UBS in Dallas". Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute. April 12, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.