President Joseph R. Biden sent nominations to the Senate to fill key regulatory positions. On January 4, and January 7, 2022, the President named all of the nominees, including:
- For FTC Commissioner - Alvaro M. Bedoya, of Maryland, for a term of seven years from September 26, 2019, replacing Rohit Chopra, term expired.
- For Chair of the Federal Reserve Board - Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, for a term of four years (reappointment).
- For Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board - Lael Brainard, of the District of Columbia, for a term of four years, replacing Richard Clarida.
- For CFTC Commissioner - Kristin N. Johnson, of Michigan, for a term expiring April 13, 2025, replacing Brian D. Quintenz, term expired.
- For CFTC Commissioner - Christy Goldsmith Romero, of Virginia, for the remainder of the term expiring April 13, 2024, replacing Heath P. Tarbert.
- For CFTC Commissioner - Summer Kristine Mersinger, of South Dakota, for the remainder of the term expiring April 13, 2023, replacing Dan Michael Berkovitz.
- For CFTC Commissioner - Caroline D. Pham, of New York, for a term expiring April 13, 2027, replacing Dawn DeBerry Stump, term expiring.
- For Federal Housing Finance Agency Director - Sandra L. Thompson, of Maryland, for a term of five years, replacing Mark Anthony Calabria.
Primary Sources
- Nominations Sent to the Senate
- Nominations Sent to the Senate
- President Biden Announces Key Nominees and an Appointee to Board and Commission Roles
- President Biden Nominates Jerome Powell to Serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve, Dr. Lael Brainard to Serve as Vice Chair
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