Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Before the Fed Community Bank Conference

As prepared for deliveryGood morning. It’s an honor to be with you today. Unfortunately, the government is still shut down because members of the Senate refuse to support the clean government funding bill, which was passed by the House weeks ago. Across the Trump Administration, we are eager to get the government reopened so agencies can continue the work of the American people. This morning, I wish to focus on how we can better serve the American people, and the important role community banks play in that effort. To begin, I would like to express my appreciation to Vice Chair Bowman for arranging this conference.