FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Treasury Department Nominations

Original title: NOMINATIONS OF VENTRIS C. GIBSON AND PAUL M. ROSEN

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for two key federal officials who will oversee national coin production and foreign investment security protocols.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Ventris C. Gibson

The nominee is undergoing the Senate confirmation process for the position of Director of the Mint.

Paul M. Rosen

The nominee is undergoing the Senate confirmation process for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on April 6, 2022, to consider the nominations of Ventris C. Gibson for and Paul M. Rosen for .

Key Facts

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on April 6, 2022, to review two nominations.
Ventris C. Gibson was nominated to be the Director of the Mint.
Paul M. Rosen was nominated to be the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security.
The United States Mint operates six facilities and employs approximately 1,600 people.
In fiscal year 2021, the Mint produced 14.7 billion circulating coins.
Ventris C. Gibson is a U.S. Navy veteran and former Director of Human Resources for the District of Columbia.
Ventris C. Gibson has served as the Acting Director of the Mint since October 2021.
The hearing included the submission of biographical sketches and written responses to questions from committee members for both nominees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Director of the Mint?

The Director leads the United States Mint, which is responsible for the production of circulating coins and the protection of national assets.

What does the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security do?

This official oversees matters related to investment security within the Department of the Treasury.

Why It Matters

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for two key federal officials who will oversee national coin production and foreign investment security protocols.

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Historic Nomination

The Chairman noted that if confirmed, Ventris C. Gibson would be the first African American to lead the United States Mint.

Ventris C. Gibson

Connected Entities

organizationUnited States Mint“Agency overseen by the Director of the Mint”Map →

personPaul M. Rosen“Nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security”Map →

personVentris C. Gibson“Nominee for Director of the Mint”Map →

personSherrod Brown“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Treasury“Parent department for both nominees”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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