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President Withdraws Nomination for Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa

Original title: WITHDRAWAL

March 31, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The withdrawal ends the confirmation process for a key diplomatic post, meaning the position of U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa remains vacant and requires a new nominee to be selected by the President.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Jared Novelly

His nomination for the ambassadorial position has been officially withdrawn.

U.S. Department of State

The agency remains without a confirmed ambassador for the posts in New Zealand and Samoa.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 31, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Biden has formally withdrawn the nomination of Jared Novelly to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. The nomination, which was originally sent to the Senate on March 24, 2025, will no longer be considered by the chamber.

Key Facts

  • The nomination of Jared Novelly for Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa has been withdrawn.
  • The withdrawal request was transmitted by the President to the Senate on April 1, 2025.
  • The nomination was originally submitted to the Senate on March 24, 2025.
  • The position was intended to be a concurrent appointment to both New Zealand and Samoa without additional compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the nomination now?
The nomination is no longer under consideration by the Senate.
Will there be a new nominee?
The document does not state whether a new nominee will be selected for this position.

Why It Matters

The withdrawal ends the confirmation process for a key diplomatic post, meaning the position of U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa remains vacant and requires a new nominee to be selected by the President.

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Lobbying Activity

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2026

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Discoveries

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Short Nomination Window

The nomination was withdrawn only eight days after it was originally sent to the Senate.

Connected Entities

locationNew ZealandThe country where the nominee was intended to serve.Map →
personPresident of the United StatesThe official who submitted the withdrawal request.Map →
personJared NovellyThe individual whose nomination for Ambassador was withdrawn.Map →
organizationSenateThe legislative body that was considering the nomination.Map →
locationSamoaThe country where the nominee was intended to serve concurrently.Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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