ICBA Congratulates Travis Hill on Nomination as FDIC Chairman

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 1, 2025) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Travis Hill to serve as chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

“ICBA and the nation’s community banks congratulate Travis Hill on his nomination to serve as chairman of the FDIC and encourage swift confirmation by the Senate. In his service as acting chairman and vice chairman, Hill has demonstrated his clear understanding of the important role of community banks and the need for tiered regulations to preserve access to banking services in local communities.

“The FDIC serves a critical role in ensuring a safe and sound banking system that serves local communities and the nation’s economy. ICBA continues to encourage policymakers in Washington to address excessive regulatory burdens on community banks and ensure a level regulatory playing field between banks and nonbank entities to support a secure environment for consumers and the financial system.

“We look forward to continuing to work closely with Hill, the Trump administration, and the 119th Congress to advance the needed reforms outlined in our ‘Repair, Reform, and Thrive’ plan and our open letter to the 119th Congress.”

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The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.

As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.