FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Nominations for HUD Secretary and Council of Economic Advisers Chair

Original title: NOMINATIONS OF MARCIA L. FUDGE AND CECILIA E. ROUSE

January 1, 2021

nominations HUD Council of Economic Advisers Senate confirmation

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing represents a formal step in the federal process for two key executive branch positions that oversee national housing policy and economic advisory functions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Marcia L. Fudge

The nominee is seeking confirmation for the position of Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Cecilia E. Rouse

The nominee is seeking confirmation for the position of Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a remote hearing on January 28, 2021, to consider the s of Marcia L. Fudge for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Cecilia E. Rouse for Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on January 28, 2021, via Webex.
The committee considered the nomination of Marcia L. Fudge for Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The committee considered the nomination of Cecilia E. Rouse for Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers.
The hearing followed a seniority-based speaking order for Senators.
Witnesses were introduced by Senators Sherrod Brown, Rob Portman, Robert Menendez, and Cory A. Booker.
The hearing included a 5-minute time limit for speakers, monitored by an on-screen clock.
The record includes written responses to questions from various Senators for both nominees.
The record includes letters of support for both nominees.

Why It Matters

This hearing represents a formal step in the federal process for two key executive branch positions that oversee national housing policy and economic advisory functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review the qualifications and testimony of nominees Marcia L. Fudge and Cecilia E. Rouse for their respective federal appointments.

How was the hearing conducted?

The hearing was held remotely via Webex due to the procedures in place at the time.

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Discoveries

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Remote Hearing Procedures

The hearing explicitly details the transition to remote, Webex-based committee operations during the 117th Congress.

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Connected Entities

personMarcia L. Fudge“Nominee for Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development”Map →

personPatrick J. Toomey“Senator presiding over the hearing”Map →

personSherrod Brown“Senator participating in the hearing”Map →

personCecilia E. Rouse“Nominee for Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers”Map →

organizationSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs“The committee conducting the confirmation hearing”Map →

personMike Crapo“Chairman of the Committee”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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