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Senate Committee Recommends Michael Faulkender for Treasury Post

Original title: EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COMMITTEE

Record date · March 14, 2025

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What This Bill Does

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.

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.

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

Michael Faulkender

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

Directly affected

Department of the Treasury

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

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.

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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.

Michael Faulkender Committee on Finance

Connected Entities

Michael Faulkender, Department of the Treasury, Mike Crapo and 1 more

PersonMichael Faulkender“Nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Treasury”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of the Treasury“The federal agency where the nominee would serve”Map →

PersonMike Crapo“Senator who submitted the report on behalf of the Committee on Finance”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Finance“Senate committee responsible for reviewing the nomination”Map →

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