Nominations by the U.S. President
The president is responsible for nominating individuals to certain federal government positions. Nominations are submitted to the Senate for its consideration and possible confirmation.
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Nominations Information
Nominations Since 1981
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PN64 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Alissa M. Starzak — Department of Defense
Description: Alissa M. Starzak, of New York, to be General Counsel of the Department of the Army, vice Brad Carson, resigned. Date Received from President: 01/13/2015 Committee: Armed Services Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 12/14/2015. (All Actions) -
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PN72-5 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Daniel Sylvester Cronin — Foreign Service
Description: Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, and Consular Officer and Secretary in the Diplomatic Service of the United States of America: Date Received from President: 01/13/2015 Committee: Foreign Relations Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN235 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — John Conger — Department of Defense
Description: John Conger, of Maryland, to be a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, vice Michael J. McCord, resigned. Date Received from President: 03/04/2015 Committee: Armed Services Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 12/14/2015. (All Actions) -
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PN298 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Stephen P. Welby — Department of Defense
Description: Stephen P. Welby, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Zachary J. Lemnios, resigned. Date Received from President: 03/19/2015 Committee: Armed Services Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 12/14/2015. (All Actions) -
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PN321 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Franklin R. Parker — Department of Defense
Description: Franklin R. Parker, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy, vice Juan M. Garcia III. Date Received from President: 03/26/2015 Committee: Armed Services Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 12/14/2015. (All Actions) -
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PN577 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Linda Thomas-Greenfield — African Development Foundation
Description: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs), to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for the remainder of the term expiring September 27, 2015, vice Johnnie Carson. Date Received from President: 06/16/2015 Committee: Foreign Relations Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Committee requested information was received. (All Actions) -
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PN578 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Linda Thomas-Greenfield — African Development Foundation
Description: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs), to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 27, 2021. (Reappointment) Date Received from President: 06/16/2015 Committee: Foreign Relations Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Committee requested information was received. (All Actions) -
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PN714 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Richard Capel Howorth — Tennessee Valley Authority
Description: Richard Capel Howorth, of Mississippi, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2020. (Reappointment) Date Received from President: 07/27/2015 Committee: Environment and Public Works Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN738 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Eric Drake Eberhard — Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation
Description: Eric Drake Eberhard, of Washington, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation for a term expiring October 6, 2018, vice Bradley Udall, term expired. Date Received from President: 07/30/2015 Committee: Environment and Public Works Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN758 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Darryl L. DePriest — Small Business Administration
Description: Darryl L. DePriest, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration, vice Winslow Lorenzo Sargeant, resigned. Date Received from President: 07/30/2015 Committee: Small Business and Entrepreneurship Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN762 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Cherry Ann Murray — Department of Energy
Description: Cherry Ann Murray, of Kansas, to be Director of the Office of Science, Department of Energy, vice William F. Brinkman. Date Received from President: 08/05/2015 Committee: Energy and Natural Resources Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN838 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — John W. Leslie Jr. — African Development Foundation
Description: John W. Leslie, Jr., of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2019. (Reappointment) Date Received from President: 09/16/2015 Committee: Foreign Relations Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Committee requested information was received. (All Actions) -
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PN877-2 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Derell Kennedo — Foreign Service
Description: For appointment as Foreign Service Officer of Class Four, Consular Officer and Secretary in the Diplomatic Service of the United States of America: Date Received from President: 09/21/2015 Committee: Foreign Relations Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN890 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler — Marine Corps
Description: The following named officer for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: Date Received from President: 09/30/2015 Committee: Armed Services Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN899 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Dana J. Boente — Department of Justice
Description: Dana J. Boente, of Virginia, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for the term of four years, vice Neil H. MacBride, resigned. Date Received from President: 10/08/2015 Committee: Judiciary Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 427. (All Actions) -
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PN900 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Robert Lloyd Capers — Department of Justice
Description: Robert Lloyd Capers, of New York, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York for the term of four years, vice Loretta E. Lynch, resigned. Date Received from President: 10/08/2015 Committee: Judiciary Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 428. (All Actions) -
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PN901 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — John P. Fishwick Jr. — Department of Justice
Description: John P. Fishwick, Jr., of Virginia, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia for the term of four years, vice Timothy J. Heaphy, resigned. Date Received from President: 10/08/2015 Committee: Judiciary Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 429. (All Actions) -
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PN903 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Emily Gray Rice — Department of Justice
Description: Emily Gray Rice, of New Hampshire, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire for the term of four years, vice John P. Kacavas, resigned. Date Received from President: 10/08/2015 Committee: Judiciary Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 430. (All Actions) -
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PN911 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Linda I. Etim — African Development Foundation
Description: Linda I. Etim, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2021, vice Mimi E. Alemayehou, term expired. Date Received from President: 10/21/2015 Committee: Foreign Relations Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Committee requested information was received. (All Actions) -
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PN935 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Rear Adm. Clinton F. Faison III — Navy
Description: The following named officer for appointment as the Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery and Surgeon General and for appointment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and 5137: Date Received from President: 11/09/2015 Committee: Armed Services Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN939 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Foreign Service
Description: 119 nominations, beginning with Steven Carl Aaberg, and ending with Sandra M. Zuniga Guzman Date Received from President: 11/10/2015 Committee: Foreign Relations Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN941 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Army
Description: 2 nominations, beginning with Maj. Gen. Nadja Y. West, and ending with Maj. Gen. Nadja Y. West Date Received from President: 11/16/2015 Committee: Armed Services Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN942 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Col. Edward E. Hildreth III — Army
Description: The following Army National Guard of the United States officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and 12211: Date Received from President: 11/16/2015 Committee: Armed Services Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN943 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Army
Description: 4 nominations, beginning with Colonel Jennifer G. Buckner, and ending with Colonel Patrick B. Roberson Date Received from President: 11/16/2015 Committee: Armed Services Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) -
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PN951-1 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) — Foreign Service
Description: 3 nominations, beginning with James F. Entwistle, and ending with Daniel R. Russel Date Received from President: 11/19/2015 Committee: Foreign Relations Latest Action: 12/10/2015 - Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions)
