FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the Nomination of Derek T. Kan

Original title: NOMINATION OF HON. DEREK T. KAN

January 1, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

The of the oversees the execution of the President's management agenda and the administration of the federal budget, directly impacting how federal agencies operate and allocate resources.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Derek T. Kan

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal leadership position.

Office of Management and Budget

The agency is undergoing a leadership appointment process for its Deputy Director role.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on June 30, 2020, to consider the nomination of Derek T. Kan for the position of of the Office of Management and Budget (). The hearing included opening statements from committee members and testimony from the nominee regarding his qualifications and experience.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on June 30, 2020, via video conference.
Derek T. Kan was nominated to serve as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
The Deputy Director of the OMB supports the Director in budget development and oversees the execution of the President's management agenda.
The Deputy Director oversees the entire OMB agency, including the Deputy Director of Management and eight support offices.
Derek T. Kan served as the OMB representative on the White House Coronavirus Task Force prior to this nomination.
The committee hearing included testimony, a prepared statement, biographical information, and responses to pre-hearing and post-hearing questions from the nominee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Deputy Director of the OMB do?

The advises the Director on budget development, oversees the execution of the President's management agenda across the executive branch, and manages the internal operations of the OMB.

What was Derek T. Kan's role before this nomination?

He held a senior role at the for the year prior to the hearing and served as the OMB representative on the White House Coronavirus Task Force.

Why It Matters

The of the oversees the execution of the President's management agenda and the administration of the federal budget, directly impacting how federal agencies operate and allocate resources.

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Discoveries

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OMB's Role in Pandemic Response

The hearing highlights the integration of the OMB into the White House Coronavirus Task Force, indicating a shift toward using budget and management offices for direct public health crisis coordination.

Office of Management and Budget White House Coronavirus Task Force

Connected Entities

personDerek T. Kan“Nominee for Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.”Map →

personRon Johnson“Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.”Map →

organizationOffice of Management and Budget“The federal agency responsible for budget development and management.”Map →

personGary C. Peters“Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.”Map →

organizationWhite House Coronavirus Task Force“Task force coordinating the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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