Pelosi Statement on Senate Confirmation of Shalanda Young as OMB Director

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after Shalanda Young was confirmed by the Senate to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB):

"Today's confirmation of Shalanda Young to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget is history-making and a victory For The People.

"After nearly fifteen years working for the House Appropriations Committee and nearly a year as Acting Director of OMB, Shalanda brings to this essential post a masterful command of the appropriations process, deep legislative expertise and an unyielding commitment to America's families. Widely respected on both sides of the aisle, she will be an invaluable strategic asset to Democrats and the nation as the Congress continues to work with the Administration to advance our security and economic interests, as well as build a budget that reflects our values as a nation.

"On behalf of her many friends in Congress, we congratulate her for this well-deserved confirmation and look forward to continuing to work together moving forward."