Senate Hearing on the Nomination of Tommy P. Beaudreau
January 1, 2022
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The Frame
The is a high-level federal position responsible for managing the Department of the Interior, which oversees national parks, public lands, and natural resource stewardship for the United States.
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Tommy P. Beaudreau
He is the nominee for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Interior.
Department of the Interior
The department is awaiting the confirmation of a new Deputy Secretary to fill a leadership vacancy.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 29, 2021, in Room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The purpose of the hearing was to consider the nomination of Tommy P. Beaudreau for Deputy Secretary of the Interior.
- Sam Fowler was recognized for 30 years of service as Chief Counsel for the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Tommy P. Beaudreau introduced his wife, Carrie Beaudreau, and his sons, August and Alex Beaudreau, during the hearing.
- The Department of the Interior is described as having a dual mission of protecting national parks/public lands and managing natural resources.
- The hearing record includes letters from various organizations, including the American Woodcock Society, Brightline Defense, the Center for Biological Diversity, the National Wildlife Refuge Association, and the Outdoor Alliance.
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Why It Matters
The is a high-level federal position responsible for managing the Department of the Interior, which oversees national parks, public lands, and natural resource stewardship for the United States.
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Long-term Committee Staffing
The hearing highlights the unusual longevity of the Committee's Chief Counsel, Sam Fowler, who served for 30 years under seven different Chairs/Ranking Members.
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