FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Nominations for U.S. Mint and SEC

Original title: NOMINATIONS OF MATTHEW RHETT JEPPSON, OF FLORIDA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE U.S. MINT; LISA M. FAIRFAX, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION; AND HESTER MARIA PEIRCE, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

January 1, 2016

federal nominations U.S. Mint Securities and Exchange Commission government appointments

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a required step in the confirmation process for officials who will oversee the production of U.S. currency and the regulation of national .

Who is mentioned in the record

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Matthew Rhett Jeppson

He is the nominee for Director of the U.S. Mint and is subject to the Senate confirmation process.

Lisa M. Fairfax

She is the nominee for a seat on the Securities and Exchange Commission and is subject to the Senate confirmation process.

Hester Maria Peirce

She is the nominee for a seat on the Securities and Exchange Commission and is subject to the Senate confirmation process.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on March 15, 2016, to consider three presidential nominations. The nominees are Matthew Rhett Jeppson for Director of the U.S. Mint, and Lisa M. Fairfax and Hester Maria Peirce for members of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Key Facts

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on March 15, 2016, to review three nominations.
Matthew Rhett Jeppson was nominated to be Director of the U.S. Mint.
Lisa M. Fairfax was nominated to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hester Maria Peirce was nominated to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Matthew Rhett Jeppson previously served as Principal Deputy Director of the Mint and Acting Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The hearing included the submission of prepared statements, biographical sketches, and responses to written questions for all three nominees.

Why It Matters

This hearing is a required step in the confirmation process for officials who will oversee the production of U.S. currency and the regulation of national .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing is part of the Senate's constitutional duty to provide on presidential nominations for federal positions.

Who are the nominees?

The nominees are Matthew Rhett Jeppson (U.S. Mint), Lisa M. Fairfax (SEC), and Hester Maria Peirce (SEC).

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Historical Hearing Record

This document is a transcript from a 2016 Senate hearing, documenting the standard vetting process for federal appointees.

Matthew Rhett Jeppson Lisa M. Fairfax Hester Maria Peirce

Connected Entities

organizationU.S. Mint“Federal agency responsible for manufacturing and distributing currency”Map →

personLisa M. Fairfax“Nominee for Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission”Map →

personHester Maria Peirce“Nominee for Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission”Map →

personRichard C. Shelby“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs”Map →

organizationSecurities and Exchange Commission“Federal agency responsible for overseeing capital markets”Map →

personMatthew Rhett Jeppson“Nominee for Director of the U.S. Mint”Map →

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