WASHINGTON – House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) issued the following statement on the confirmation of Kathy Kraninger to head the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau).

“I congratulate Kathy Kraninger on her confirmation to serve as the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. As Congress continues its efforts to reform the Bureau into a law enforcement agency that truly protects consumers and is accountable to the people, I am confident that with her experience and knowledge of budget management, Kathy will excel as Director of the Bureau. I look forward to working with her, the Trump Administration and House and Senate Democrats to put real reforms in place that protects consumers.” 

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