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Rules committee forwards Casey Mosseini to full Senate as DFPI commissioner after hearing on consumer protection, student loans and agency funding
Summary
The Senate Rules Committee voted 3-0 to send Casey Mosseini's nomination as commissioner of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to the full Senate after a confirmation hearing that covered DFPI's enforcement role, student‑loan oversight, state revenue streams and staffing progress.
The California State Senate Rules Committee advanced Casey Mosseini’s nomination to lead the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, voting 3-0 to send the confirmation to the full Senate.
Mosseini, who has served as DFPI chief deputy commissioner and as the department’s acting head, described agency priorities including regulatory supervision, enforcement and consumer outreach. He told the committee that DFPI’s strategic plan focuses on strengthening the financial services ecosystem, driving operational excellence, expanding reach and advancing economic security for Californians.
Committee members questioned Mosseini about the impact of changes at the federal level — including recent shifts affecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — on DFPI’s ability to protect Californians. Mosseini said DFPI is “very well…
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