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Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on Federal Reserve Nominations | U.S. Department of the Trea…

Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on Federal
Reserve Nominations
January 14, 2022

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen released the following statement
today on President Joe Bidenʼs nominations to the Federal Reserve.
“President Biden has nominated a full slate of nominees to the Federal Reserve that are
committed to the boardʼs dual mandate of stable prices and maximum employment and
represent a diversity of backgrounds that will bring important new perspectives.
We continue to face new challenges as we confront the pandemic and its variants, but we
have made remarkable strides to put our economy on strong footing. I am confident these
nominees will build on that progress. I also know that these individuals will respect the
tradition of an independent Fed, as they work to fight inflation, support a strong labor market
and ensure our economic growth benefits all workers.
I strongly believe that a fully sta ed Federal Reserve is critical to our economic success, and I
urge the Senate to act swi ly to confirm these nominees.”
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