The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced five nominations for positions at the Department of Commerce, Department of Transportation, Federal Maritime Commission, and National Transportation Safety Board in an executive session held in Washington, D.C. The committee also approved the promotion of over one hundred Coast Guardsmen, including Tom G. Allan Jr., who was nominated to serve as Vice Commandant.
The committee took votes on several key nominations:
- John DeLeeuw of Texas was nominated to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board. The nomination passed with 15 yeas and 13 nays along party lines.
- Daniel Edwards of North Carolina was nominated to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. This nomination received 21 yeas and 7 nays.
- Steven Haines of Virginia was nominated to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce. The vote resulted in 15 yeas and 13 nays along party lines.
- Robert Harvey of Florida was nominated to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner with a vote tally identical to other party line decisions: 15 yeas and 13 nays.
- Ryan McCormack of Virginia was nominated for Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy and secured confirmation with 20 yeas and 8 nays.
Additionally, the committee approved Coast Guard promotions by voice vote.
During the session, it was announced that consideration for eight additional bills will continue at a later date.
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee is responsible for reviewing legislation related to commerce, science, and transportation during congressional sessions according to its official website. The committee operates as a standing committee within the legislative branch and addresses policies involving interstate commerce, science, and transportation issues (source). Its membership includes senators from both major parties under the direction of a chairman (source).
The main office for the committee is located in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., where it continues its work on matters relating to commerce, science, and transportation (source).
