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Senate Hearing on Federal Nominations for Transportation and Commerce Roles

Original title: NOMINATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AND THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a required step in the federal confirmation process for officials who will oversee national transportation policy, communications infrastructure, and transportation safety investigations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Derek T. Kan

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

David J. Redl

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

Robert L. Sumwalt III

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

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on June 8, 2017, to review three presidential s for key federal positions. The nominees were considered for roles within the Department of Transportation, the Department of Commerce, and the National Transportation Safety Board.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on June 8, 2017, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
  • Derek T. Kan was nominated for the position of Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.
  • David J. Redl was nominated for the position of Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at the Department of Commerce.
  • Robert L. Sumwalt III was nominated for a 5-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) expiring December 16, 2021.
  • Robert L. Sumwalt III was also nominated to be designated Vice Chairman of the NTSB for a 2-year term.
  • The hearing included a formal question-and-answer period with written responses provided by the nominees to various committee members.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The purpose was to review the qualifications of three presidential s for federal positions in transportation and commerce before a full Senate vote.
Who were the nominees being considered?
The s were Derek T. Kan (Department of Transportation), David J. Redl (Department of Commerce), and Robert L. Sumwalt III (National Transportation Safety Board).

Why It Matters

This hearing is a required step in the federal confirmation process for officials who will oversee national transportation policy, communications infrastructure, and transportation safety investigations.

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Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation“Committee conducting the confirmation hearing”Map →
personRobert L. Sumwalt III“Nominee for Member and Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board”Map →
personDavid J. Redl“Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at the Depart”Map →
personDerek T. Kan“Nominee for Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy”Map →
personCory Gardner“U.S. Senator presiding over the hearing”Map →

Sources

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