WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs issued the following news release:

Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) held an executive session to consider terrorism insurance reauthorization and four of President Trump's nominees. Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of September 11 and his experience running an insurance business in South Carolina, Chairman Scott discussed coverage for businesses rebuilding after a devastating attack and ensuring taxpayers are protected. He then transitioned to an executive session to advance President Trump's nominees and outlined expectations for Brian Johnson, Abby Warren, Irving Dennis, and Jeffrey Ledbetter on consumer protection, affordable cr...