The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs published a statement from Chairman Tim Scott endorsing President Trump’s decision to nominate Kevin Warsh to serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve Board and indicating the committee will proceed with a confirmation process. The statement highlighted the Federal Reserve’s impact on household finances, described accountability and credibility at the central bank as priorities, and noted Warsh’s prior service as a Federal Reserve Governor. It also underscored the importance of Federal Reserve independence and said the committee intends to run a timely confirmation process that examines Warsh’s vision for focusing the Federal Reserve on its core mission.