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Senate Referral of Veterans Affairs Nominee

Original title: PRIVILEGED NOMINATION REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

March 31, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This referral initiates the formal confirmation process for a nominee to the position of Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs, which oversees the department's legislative and congressional relations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Donald Bergin III

The nominee is subject to the Senate confirmation process for a federal appointment.

Department of Veterans Affairs

The department is awaiting the appointment of an Assistant Secretary to lead its legislative and congressional affairs office.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 31, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate has officially referred the nomination of Donald Bergin III to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration. This action follows a request by Senator Richard Blumenthal under existing Senate rules.

Key Facts

Donald Bergin III is nominated to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Legislative Affairs).
The nomination was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The referral was made at the request of Senator Richard Blumenthal.
The referral was executed under the authority of S. Res. 116, 112th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Legislative Affairs)?

This position is responsible for managing the Department of Veterans Affairs' interactions with Congress and handling legislative affairs.

What happens after a nomination is referred to a committee?

The committee typically reviews the nominee's qualifications, holds hearings, and eventually votes on whether to recommend the nominee to the full Senate for confirmation.

Why It Matters

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Use of 112th Congress Resolution

The referral relies on S. Res. 116 from the 112th Congress, demonstrating the continued use of older procedural resolutions to govern current Senate business.

S. Res. 116, 112th Congress

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Veterans' Affairs“Senate committee tasked with reviewing the nomination.”Map →

personDonald Bergin III“Nominee for the position of Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs.”Map →

personRichard Blumenthal“U.S. Senator who requested the referral of the nomination.”Map →

Sources

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