FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Confirmation Process for Russell T. Vought

Original title: NOMINATION OF RUSSELL T. VOUGHT, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

The confirmation of the Deputy Director of the directly impacts the leadership of the agency responsible for overseeing the implementation of the President's budget and federal regulatory policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Russell T. Vought

The nominee's professional status and potential appointment to a federal leadership position are subject to the committee's confirmation process.

Senate Budget Committee

The committee members are responsible for vetting and voting on the presidential nomination.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

This document contains the official record of the Senate Budget Committee's proceedings regarding the nomination of Russell T. Vought to serve as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (). It includes transcripts of the June 7, 2017, confirmation hearing and the June 14, 2017, where the committee voted on the nomination.

Key Facts

Russell T. Vought was nominated by President Trump to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
The Senate Budget Committee held a confirmation hearing for the nominee on June 7, 2017.
The Senate Budget Committee held an executive business meeting to consider the nomination on June 14, 2017.
The committee record includes pre-hearing and post-hearing questions submitted by Ranking Member Bernard Sanders and other committee members.
The record includes a letter of concern regarding the nominee from the Arab American Institute, Bend the Arc Jewish Action, and Muslim Advocates.
The nominee provided a statement of biographical and financial information to the committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Deputy Director of the OMB?

The Deputy Director assists in the management and oversight of the federal budget and regulatory processes within the Office of Management and Budget.

What was the purpose of the June 7, 2017, meeting?

It was a formal confirmation hearing to question the nominee, Russell T. Vought, regarding his qualifications and policy positions.

Why It Matters

The confirmation of the Deputy Director of the directly impacts the leadership of the agency responsible for overseeing the implementation of the President's budget and federal regulatory policy.

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Discoveries

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Multi-Committee Review

The nominee was subject to confirmation hearings in both the Budget Committee and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Russell T. Vought Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Connected Entities

personBernard Sanders“Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee.”Map →

organizationOffice of Management and Budget“Federal agency responsible for budget and management oversight.”Map →

personRussell T. Vought“Nominee for Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.”Map →

personDonald Trump“President who nominated Russell T. Vought.”Map →

personMichael B. Enzi“Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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