WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the swearing-in of Janet Yellen to chair of the Federal Reserve System:

“The Federal Reserve System is in good hands with Dr. Yellen as Chairwoman of the Board of Governors. Dr. Yellen is virtually unmatched in her years working in the Federal Reserve System and has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving our economy and the livelihoods of the families who make it run. I am confident that she will use this experience, as well as her passion for reducing long-term unemployment, to help put Americans back to work, ensure America’s financial institutions play by the rules, and accelerate our economic recovery. I look forward to working with Dr. Yellen to improve how the Fed operates for the people it serves.”