Susie Feliz was sworn in Sept. 6 as the assistant secretary of Commerce for legislative and intergovernmental affairs by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo after her unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
Feliz will counsel Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in this capacity on legislative matters, congressional relations, and the Department's interactions with state, county, tribal, and local governments, according to a Commerce Department news release.
“Susie brings a wealth of experience crafting legislation and building meaningful stakeholder relationships that will strengthen the Commerce Department’s work as we implement President Biden’s agenda,” Raimondo said in the release. “Susie will play a crucial role supporting the Commerce Department’s mission to improve the competitiveness of American businesses and workers and extend economic opportunity to all communities. I’m excited to have Susie join the team during such a critical time for our department.”
Feliz previously served as vice president for policy and legislative affairs at the National Urban League. Earlier, she was an aide to former U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and as legislative director to for three members of Congress - Joe Baca of California, Al Green of Texas and Karen Bass of California, the release reported.
“It’s an honor to join a Commerce Department working at the forefront of President Biden’s efforts to make America more competitive, more prosperous and more equitable,” Feliz said in the release. “I am incredibly humbled by the trust placed in me by Secretary Raimondo and Department leadership to fulfill the duties of this role. I look forward to working with the secretary and the dedicated public servants at the Department to implement programs aiding in our nation’s economic recovery and protecting our economic standing in the world.”
