[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                      Nomination of Lael Brainard

  Mr. BROWN. Madam President, as America faces rising prices caused by 
corporate greed in a global pandemic and Putin's war, having a full Fed 
Board has never been more vital. Today, we take the first step.
  Dr. Brainard is a highly qualified economist with decades of 
experience. She served as a member of the Board of Governors of the 
Federal Reserve since 2014. She championed efforts to modernize and 
strengthen the Community Reinvestment Act. She is committed to 
addressing and staying ahead of financial risks to our economy. She has 
a long history of bipartisan support and collaboration. She served in 
administrations of both parties.
  I urge my colleagues to support the nomination and to vote for Lael 
Brainard to the Federal Reserve.