U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services
05/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2024 13:29
McHenry Calls on FDIC Chair Gruenberg to Resign Following Damning Independent Report from Cleary Gottlieb
McHenry Calls on FDIC Chair Gruenberg to Resign Following Damning Independent Report from Cleary Gottlieb
Washington, May 7, 2024 -
Today, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), issued the following statement in response to the independent reportreleased today by Cleary Gottlieb regarding allegations of entrenched and widespread misconduct at the FDIC.
"It's time for Chair Gruenberg to step aside. The independent report released today details his inexcusable behavior and makes clear new leadership is needed at the FDIC," said Chairman McHenry. "This report confirms the toxic workplace culture at the FDIC-which starts at the top-has led to entrenched and widespread misconduct at the agency. The FDIC must be held to the same standards of conduct it imposes on the entities it regulates. The agency's culture must be overhauled. Our banking system needs regulators who are focused on the safety and soundness of our financial institutions. At the same time, federal employees and civil servants deserve to be treated with respect at work. This report affirms the FDIC has failed to meet these standards. This is unacceptable. As the House Financial Services Committee continues its own investigation, Republicans will ensure Chair Gruenberg and other senior leaders at the FDIC are held accountable."
On May 15, 2024, FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg, along with other regulators, will testify at the House Financial Services Committee for the semi-annual hearing to conduct oversight of the prudential regulators.
Background:
The House Financial Services Committee is continuing its investigationinto reports of widespread workplace misconduct at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). If anyone would like to share their story, they may do so via emailor by visiting our website.
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