The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (the "Committee") met on July 27, 2017 to consider three nominations to serve as CFTC Commissioners (see previous coverage for background information on the nominees). The Committee considered the nominations of Republicans Brian D. Quintenz and Dawn DeBerry Stump, and Democrat Rostin Behnam.
Committee Chair Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) expressed support for all three nominees. Senator Roberts said that the nominees "have a proper appreciation of the turmoil the 2008 financial crisis imposed and the comprehensive Congressional response which followed," and that he is "confident the nominees . . . are well qualified" to serve as Commissioners. Senator Stabenow also lauded the qualifications of each of the nominees, and praised the "excellent work" of Mr. Behnam, who has served as her counsel since 2011.
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