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President Withdraws Nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General

Original title: WITHDRAWAL

May 11, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The ends the confirmation process for a key public health leadership position, meaning the office of the Surgeon General remains under current leadership or vacancy status rather than transitioning to the nominee.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Casey Means

The individual is no longer a candidate for the Surgeon General position.

Public Health Service

The agency will not receive the nominee as its new Medical Director and Surgeon General.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 11, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden has formally withdrawn the nomination of Casey Means to serve as the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service. The nomination, which was originally sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026, will no longer be considered by the chamber.

Key Facts

  • The President officially withdrew the nomination of Casey Means for the position of Surgeon General.
  • The nomination also included the role of Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service.
  • The nomination was originally submitted to the Senate on January 13, 2026.
  • The position was intended to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Vivek Hallegere Murthy.
  • The term for the Surgeon General position was specified as four years.

Why It Matters

The ends the confirmation process for a key public health leadership position, meaning the office of the Surgeon General remains under current leadership or vacancy status rather than transitioning to the nominee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casey Means still being considered for Surgeon General?
No, the President has formally withdrawn the nomination from Senate consideration.
Who was the previous Surgeon General?
The document identifies Vivek Hallegere Murthy as the individual whose resignation created the vacancy.

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Lobbying Activity

60 Plus Association

2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.

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policy shift100% confidence

Nomination Withdrawal

The executive branch has halted the confirmation process for a major public health leadership role four months after the initial submission.

Connected Entities

personVivek Hallegere MurthyThe predecessor whose resignation prompted the nomination.Map →
personCasey MeansThe individual whose nomination for Surgeon General was withdrawn.Map →
organizationPublic Health ServiceThe federal agency where the nominee would have served as Medical Director and SMap →
organizationSenateThe legislative body that was considering the nomination.Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy40
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