Congressman Al Green’s Statement on the Senate Confirmation of Richard Cordray as the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Richard Cordray as the director of the CFPB.

“Richard Cordray is an outstanding public servant, who effectively led the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, prudently protecting consumers and fairly regulating industry. I trust that he will continue to be a capable director and partner to those who want to balance the concerns of the financial services industry with the rights of consumers. Going forward, his confirmation should increase consumer confidence and stability within our economy."