WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on his meeting Tuesday with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray:

“I enjoyed an excellent discussion with CFPB Director Richard Cordray today about protecting consumers, financial literacy and the importance of community banks to the health of our financial system. I look forward to working together to ensure that consumers have access to the information they need to make smart financial decisions and that smaller banks are regulated in a way that helps them thrive and contribute to the communities they serve.”