The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs released a statement from Chairman Tim Scott following the Senate’s 48-47 vote to confirm Dr. Stephen Miran to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Scott described the confirmation as a positive outcome for the public and credited work by the Senate Banking Committee. He said Miran brings “deep experience” and “proven leadership,” and expressed confidence that Miran will act independently and prioritize monetary policy decisions aimed at fostering growth, investment, and opportunity.