Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
Summary
The White House announced that eleven nominations have been sent to the Senate for consideration. These nominations span various government roles, including judges, ambassadors, and agency directors. The nominations were formally sent on March 2, 2026.
What changed
The White House has transmitted eleven nominations to the U.S. Senate for confirmation. These include appointments for federal judgeships, ambassadorships to international organizations and specific policy roles (e.g., Cyberspace and Digital Policy), positions within the United States Postal Service, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and U.S. Attorneys and Marshals. The nominations cover a range of critical government functions and require Senate review.
For compliance officers and legal professionals, this notice is primarily informational. It signifies the ongoing process of executive branch appointments and judicial selections. While no immediate compliance actions are required, awareness of these nominations is relevant for understanding potential future leadership within key government bodies, including regulatory agencies and the judiciary. The Senate's confirmation process will determine the final individuals assuming these roles.
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
March 2, 2026
Jeffrey Brodsky, of Florida, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2029.
Adam Cassady, of Virginia, to be Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
Kaveh Farzad, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (International Affairs).
William Gallo, of Florida, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2030.
Preston Wells Griffith III, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Vienna Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador.
Preston Wells Griffith III, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States of America to the International Atomic Energy Agency, with the rank of Ambassador.
Yeouk Kim, of Texas, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
James O’Neill, of Texas, to be Director of the National Science Foundation for a term of six years.
Kenneth Sorenson, of Hawaii, to be United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii for the term of four years.
Robert Steffens, of Texas, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2032.
Johnson TeeHee II, of Oklahoma, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years.
Bradford Pentony Wilson, of New Jersey, to be Archivist of the United States.
Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina.
Jeffrey M. Kuhlman, of Kansas, to be United States District Judge for the District of Kansas.
Kathleen S. Lane, of Montana, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana.
Anthony W. Mattivi, of Kansas, to be United States District Judge for the District of Kansas.
Anthony J. Powell, of Kansas, to be United States District Judge for the District of Kansas.
Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years.
Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit.
Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.
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