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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Federal Nominations for Agriculture and Commodity Oversight
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on July 24, 2018, to review the nominations of M. Dan Berkovitz for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and E. James Hubbard for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The session included formal statements from committee leadership and the submission of supporting documentation for both nominees.
This hearing is a procedural step in the confirmation process for two federal officials who will oversee commodity market regulations and national forest and natural resource management.
Who It Affects
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M. Dan Berkovitz
The nominee is undergoing the confirmation process for a federal commission role.
E. James Hubbard
The nominee is undergoing the confirmation process for a federal under secretary role.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 24, 2018, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
- M. Dan Berkovitz was nominated for the position of Commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- E. James Hubbard was nominated for the position of Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the USDA.
- The committee received and entered into the record multiple letters of support from various agricultural, forestry, and conservation organizations.
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- Both nominees submitted financial disclosure reports and committee questionnaires to the Senate.
- The committee received written responses to follow-up questions from several senators for both nominees.
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Extensive Industry Support
The committee record includes a high volume of support letters from diverse groups, including forestry, conservation, and financial market organizations, suggesting broad stakeholder alignment.
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