Senate Hearing on Federal Agency Nominations (March 2020)
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
This hearing is a required step in the federal confirmation process for three high-level officials who will oversee weather prediction, transportation policy, and internal agency investigations.
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Dr. Neil Jacobs
The nominee is seeking confirmation for a leadership role at NOAA.
Finch Fulton
The nominee is seeking confirmation for a policy role at the Department of Transportation.
John Chase Johnson
The nominee is seeking confirmation for the Inspector General role at the FCC.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The committee held a hearing on March 11, 2020, to consider three specific federal nominations.
- Dr. Neil Jacobs was nominated for Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of NOAA.
- Finch Fulton was nominated for Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy at the Department of Transportation.
- John Chase Johnson was nominated for Inspector General at the Federal Communications Commission.
- The hearing included the submission of prepared statements and biographical information for all three nominees.
- The committee record includes responses to written follow-up questions submitted by various senators to the nominees after the hearing.
- The hearing took place in room SR-253 of the Russell Senate Office Building.
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Why It Matters
This hearing is a required step in the federal confirmation process for three high-level officials who will oversee weather prediction, transportation policy, and internal agency investigations.
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Post-Hearing Question Record
The document includes an extensive appendix of written questions submitted by committee members to the nominees after the hearing, indicating a thorough vetting process.
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