Fmr Dem Rep Barney Frank, sharp-tongued liberal trailblazer, Dodd-Frank co-author dies
Former Congressman Barney Frank, a prominent figure in U.S. financial policy, has passed away at the age of 86. He served 16 terms in the House of Representatives and was a key architect of the Dodd-Frank Act. Frank was known for his sharp wit and liberal views, and he remained politically active even in hospice care.
- ▪Barney Frank died at the age of 86, confirmed by his former campaign manager.
- ▪He represented Massachusetts in Congress from 1981 to 2013 and chaired the House Financial Services Committee during the 2008 financial crisis.
- ▪Frank co-authored the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which aimed to regulate financial firms after the 2008 crisis.
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Financial Regulation Fmr Dem Rep Barney Frank, sharp-tongued liberal trailblazer, Dodd-Frank co-author dies Massachusetts Dem served 16 terms, chaired House Financial Services Committee during '08 crisis By Eric Mack Fox News Published May 20, 2026 10:06am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 19 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., whose biting wit, liberal politics and mastery of financial policy made him one of the most recognizable members of Congress for more than three decades, has died at 86.
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