The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee voted on July 15 to approve four of President Trump’s nominees for roles at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Labor Relations Board, and National Endowment for the Humanities.
“Getting these nominees in place is critical to delivering results for the American people,” said Dr. Cassidy. “As Chairman of the HELP Committee, I’m committed to working with the administration to advance a pro-worker, pro-family agenda.”
Dr. Matsumoto, Mr. Macy, and Mr. McDonald were advanced by a party-line vote of 12-11, while Mr. Prouty was advanced by a vote of 17-6. The nominations will now move to the Senate floor for a final vote at a later date.
The approved nominations include Brett Matsumoto as Commissioner of Labor Statistics at the Department of Labor; James Macy as Member of the National Labor Relations Board; David M. Prouty as Member of the National Labor Relations Board; and Michael McDonald as Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee works to legislate on public health, education, workforce issues and retirement programs with oversight over agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health; it influences federal regulations affecting health and education across the United States while protecting health and supporting worker rights, according to its official website. In the 119th Congress, Bill Cassidy served as chair.
The committee provides oversight on policy decisions related to federal laws in health and labor sectors.