Scott Bessent
Scott Bessent of South Carolina, nominated to be United States Governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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- ReceivedJAN 13, 2026
- Referred to Foreign RelationsSAME DAYJAN 13, 2026
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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United States Governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- TERM
- Five years; United States Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of five years; and United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund for a term of five years.
- AGENCY
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be United States Governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; United States Governor of the Inter-American Development Bank for a term of five years; United States Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of five years; and United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund for a term of five years, vice Steven T. Mnuchin.
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