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Senate Committee Recommends Michael Faulkender for Treasury Post

Original title: EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COMMITTEE

March 14, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action moves the nomination of a key Treasury Department official one step closer to a full Senate confirmation vote, which would finalize his appointment to oversee federal financial policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Michael Faulkender

His appointment to the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury is subject to the Senate confirmation process.

Department of the Treasury

The agency will receive a new Deputy Secretary if the Senate confirms the nominee.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 14, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Finance has officially the nomination of Michael Faulkender to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. The committee recommends his confirmation, provided he agrees to testify before Senate committees when requested.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Committee on Finance reported the nomination of Michael Faulkender for Deputy Secretary of the Treasury.
  • The committee recommends that the Senate confirm the nomination.
  • Confirmation is conditional upon the nominee's commitment to appear and testify before Senate committees upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the next step for Michael Faulkender's nomination?
Following the committee's report, the nomination will proceed to the full Senate for a confirmation vote.
What does it mean for a nomination to be 'reported'?
It means the committee has finished its review and is sending the nomination to the full Senate with a recommendation for action.

Why It Matters

This action moves the nomination of a key Treasury Department official one step closer to a full Senate confirmation vote, which would finalize his appointment to oversee federal financial policy.

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Standard Confirmation Condition

The committee explicitly conditioned the recommendation on the nominee's agreement to testify, reflecting standard Senate oversight requirements.

Connected Entities

personMichael FaulkenderNominee for Deputy Secretary of the TreasuryMap →
organizationDepartment of the TreasuryThe federal agency where the nominee would serveMap →
personMike CrapoSenator who submitted the report on behalf of the Committee on FinanceMap →
organizationCommittee on FinanceSenate committee responsible for reviewing the nominationMap →

Sources

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