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FEDERALcommittee hearing

Senate Committee Meeting to Vote on Federal Nominations

Original title: Senate Open Business Meeting: Business meeting to consider the nominations of Brett Matsumoto, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, James Macy, of Wisconsin, and David M. Prouty, of Maryland, e

Record date · June 25, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will meet to consider four federal s for positions within the Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Why it matters

This meeting determines whether these four nominees will advance to a full Senate confirmation vote for key federal roles that oversee labor statistics, labor relations, and national humanities funding.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Nominees

The four individuals named are subject to a committee vote that determines if their nomination proceeds to the full Senate.

Directly affected

Department of Labor

The agency will receive a new Commissioner of Labor Statistics if the nomination is confirmed.

Directly affected

National Labor Relations Board

The board will receive two new members if the nominations are confirmed.

Directly affected

National Endowment for the Humanities

The agency will receive a new Chairperson if the nomination is confirmed.

Key Facts

  • The committee will consider the nomination of Brett Matsumoto for Commissioner of Labor Statistics at the Department of Labor.
  • The committee will consider the nomination of James Macy for Member of the National Labor Relations Board.
  • The committee will consider the nomination of David M. Prouty for Member of the National Labor Relations Board.
  • The committee will consider the nomination of Michael McDonald for Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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  • The meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at 1:45 PM UTC.
  • The meeting will take place in Room 430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this meeting?
The committee is meeting to review and vote on whether to advance four specific presidential s to the full Senate.
Can the public attend this meeting?
The document identifies this as an ',' which typically allows for public observation, though specific access rules for the Dirksen Senate Office Building apply.

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Multiple Labor-Related Appointments

The committee is simultaneously considering three separate nominations related to labor oversight (Department of Labor and NLRB), suggesting a focus on labor policy staffing.

Department of LaborNational Labor Relations Board

Connected Entities

Michael McDonald, Brett Matsumoto, Committee on Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and 3 more
PersonMichael McDonald“Nominee for Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities.”Map →
PersonBrett Matsumoto“Nominee for Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions“The committee responsible for reviewing these nominations.”Map →
locationDirksen Senate Office Building 430“Location of the scheduled meeting.”Map →
PersonDavid M. Prouty“Nominee for Member of the National Labor Relations Board.”Map →
PersonJames Macy“Nominee for Member of the National Labor Relations Board.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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