Senate Confirms Janet Yellen As Us Treasury Sec... -

With her confirmation, Yellen became the first person in American history to have led the nation's three most powerful economic bodies: (as Secretary) The Federal Reserve (as Chair from 2014–2018)

: Yellen emphasized a "modern supply-side" strategy, focusing on investments in human capital, labor supply, and infrastructure to address systemic inequality. Bipartisan Backing Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as US Treasury Sec...

Yellen took office during a "perilous economic moment" and immediately focused on several high-stakes initiatives: With her confirmation, Yellen became the first person

(as Chair from 1997–1999) Key Priorities for the New Era With her confirmation

: She spearheaded efforts to establish a 15% global minimum corporate tax rate to prevent a "race to the bottom" in international taxation.

: Declaring climate change an "existential threat," she established a senior-level position within the Treasury to focus on climate-related financial risks.