Senate Democrats press Fed chair Warsh on divestment compliance and undisclosed holdings

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Highlights

Senator Warren sent a letter to Warsh, pressing for details on secret assets exceeding $100 million and his compliance with divestment rules before entering Fed office.
Warsh has not responded to multiple Senate requests for disclosure about asset sales and potential conflicts related to entities possibly holding prohibited financial institution stocks.
Warren's letter cites the Ethics in Government Act and Federal Reserve Act, demanding an update and buyer details with a response deadline of May 29, 2026.

Ethics questions ahead of Fed transition

As reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Warren has sent a letter to Warsh asking whether he has met his legal obligation to divest financial holdings before entering office and to identify the buyers of those assets.

Warren, the ranking member of the committee, says Warsh has not responded meaningfully to multiple requests about what she describes as secret assets worth more than $100 million, his divestment plans, and any conflicts that could arise from either the holdings themselves or their sale.

In the letter, Warren says the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires disclosure of assets and income sources during the nomination process so federal ethics officials and lawmakers can assess and address potential conflicts of interest. She argues that requirement carries added weight for Federal Reserve officials, who are subject to especially high standards.

Conflict risks and response deadline

Warren also says Warsh's lack of disclosure raises questions about compliance with the Federal Reserve Act, which bars ownership of certain financial entities. She says that without greater transparency, one or more of his funds or entities could hold stock in a prohibited financial institution without public scrutiny.

Her letter states that Warsh had previously said he would comply with applicable federal laws, including restrictions under the Federal Reserve Act. Warren is now seeking an update on the status of any divestments and renewed details on which entities or individuals purchased the assets.

The senator requests a response by May 29, 2026, extending the ethics dispute into the final stage of Warsh's transition into one of the most influential posts in U.S. monetary policy.

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