FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on EPA and Commerce Department Nominations

Original title: HEARING ON THE NOMINATIONS OF JEFFREY PRIETO TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; JANE NISHIDA TO BE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL AND TRIBAL AFFAIRS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; AND ALEJANDRA CASTILLO TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the federal confirmation process for three high-level officials who will oversee environmental regulations, international and tribal environmental policy, and national economic development programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Jeffrey Prieto

He is the subject of a nomination process for a federal executive position.

Jane Nishida

She is the subject of a nomination process for a federal executive position.

Alejandra Castillo

She is the subject of a nomination process for a federal executive position.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on June 16, 2021, to consider the nominations of three individuals for key federal positions. The s include candidates for and Assistant Administrator at the EPA, and Assistant Secretary for Economic Development at the Department of Commerce.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on June 16, 2021, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
Jeffrey Prieto was nominated for General Counsel of the EPA.
Jane Nishida was nominated for Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs of the EPA.
Alejandra Castillo was nominated for Assistant Secretary for Economic Development of the Department of Commerce.
The hearing included opening statements from Senators Carper, Capito, and Padilla.
The record includes written responses to additional questions from Senators Kelly, Capito, Inhofe, and Cramer for the nominees.
The record includes letters of support for Jane Nishida from various organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several tribal councils.
The record includes letters of support for Alejandra Castillo from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the National Urban League.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review the qualifications of three presidential s for high-level positions within the EPA and the Department of Commerce.

Were the nominees confirmed at this hearing?

The document is a transcript of the hearing itself; it does not record the final confirmation vote, which occurs separately in the Senate.

Why It Matters

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Broad Support for Nominees

The hearing record includes an extensive list of letters of support from diverse organizations, ranging from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to tribal councils and civil rights groups.

Jane Nishida Alejandra Castillo

Connected Entities

personShelley Moore Capito“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

personJeffrey Prieto“Nominee for General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency”Map →

personAlejandra Castillo“Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Economic Development of the Department of Co”Map →

organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Federal agency overseeing environmental regulation”Map →

organizationDepartment of Commerce“Federal department overseeing economic development”Map →

personThomas R. Carper“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

personJane Nishida“Nominee for Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs of the ”Map →

Sources

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