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Senate Confirms Stephen Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense

Original title: CONFIRMATION

Record date · March 14, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The U.S. Senate officially Stephen Feinberg of New York to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Defense on March 14, 2025.

Why it matters

This appointment places a new official in the second-highest civilian leadership position within the Department of Defense, responsible for overseeing the agency's daily operations and policy implementation.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Stephen Feinberg

He assumes the role of Deputy Secretary of Defense.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The agency gains a new official in its second-highest civilian leadership position.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Senate confirmed Stephen Feinberg as the Deputy Secretary of Defense on March 14, 2025.
  • Stephen Feinberg is a resident of New York.
  • The confirmation was recorded in the Congressional Record, Volume 171, Issue 49.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Deputy Secretary of Defense do?
The Deputy Secretary of Defense is the second-highest ranking civilian official in the Department of Defense and assists the Secretary of Defense in managing the department's operations.
When was this confirmation finalized?
The Senate the nomination on March 14, 2025.

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Lobbying Activity

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2026

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Leadership Change at DoD

The confirmation marks a change in the second-highest civilian leadership position at the Department of Defense.

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Stephen Feinberg, Senate
OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The federal executive department responsible for military and national security.”Map →
PersonStephen Feinberg“Nominee confirmed for the position of Deputy Secretary of Defense.”Map →
OrganizationSenate“The legislative body that confirmed the nomination.”Map →

Sources

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