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

: Yellen emphasized a "modern supply-side" strategy, focusing on investments in human capital, labor supply, and infrastructure to address systemic inequality. Bipartisan Backing

Yellen took office during a "perilous economic moment" and immediately focused on several high-stakes initiatives: 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)

: Declaring climate change an "existential threat," she established a senior-level position within the Treasury to focus on climate-related financial risks. (as Chair from 1997–1999) Key Priorities for the

On , the U.S. Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as the 78th Treasury Secretary in a decisive 84-15 vote . Her appointment was a landmark moment, making her the first woman to lead the Treasury Department in its 232-year history. A Historic Economic Trifecta

: She spearheaded efforts to establish a 15% global minimum corporate tax rate to prevent a "race to the bottom" in international taxation. Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as the 78th Treasury

Despite opposition from 15 Republicans over concerns regarding debt and tax hikes, Yellen enjoyed broad bipartisan respect. Her nomination was preceded by a from the Senate Finance Committee and an endorsement from all living former Treasury secretaries.