SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF SONCERIA ANN BERRY,

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

By Rachel R. Creviston, Executive Clerk

ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

FIRST SESSION {

SECOND SESSION {

Issue No. 93

CONVENED JANUARY 3, 2023

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UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT

Tiffany M. Cartwright (Cal. No. 8) (PN81)

Myong J. Joun (Cal. No. 34) (PN169)

Kalpana Kotagal (Cal. No. 114) (PN64)

David M. Uhlmann (Cal. No. 141) (PN118)

Rachel Bloomekatz (Cal. No. 21) (PN94)

Ordered, That at 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the Senate proceed to executive session and 

vote on confirmation of the nomination of Tiffany M. Cartwright, of Washington, to be United States District 

Judge for the Western District of Washington.

Ordered further, That following the disposition of the Cartwright nomination, the cloture motions on 

the following nominations ripen:

Myong J. Joun, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts;

Kalpana Kotagal, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a 

term expiring July 1, 2027;

David M. Uhlmann, of Michigan, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection 

Agency; and

Rachel Bloomekatz, of Ohio, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.

Ordered further, That with respect to the motions to invoke cloture on the above nominations, the 

mandatory quorum calls required under Rule XXII be waived.

Ordered further, That if cloture is invoked on the Joun nomination, all time be considered expired at 

2:30 p.m.

Ordered further, That if cloture is invoked on the Kotagal nomination, all time be considered expired at 

5:30 p.m.

Ordered further, That if any nominations are confirmed during Wednesday’s session, the motions to 

reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, and the President be immediately notified of the 

Senate’s actions. (Jul. 10, 11, 2023.)
RESOLUTIONS

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THE JUDICIARY

8 81 Tiffany M. Cartwright, of Washington, to be 

United States District Judge for the Western 

District of Washington, vice Benjamin Hale 

Settle, retired.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

21 94 Rachel Bloomekatz, of Ohio, to be United 

States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, 

vice R. Guy Cole, Jr., retiring. 

Feb 09, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

28 84 Kenly Kiya Kato, of California, to be United 

States District Judge for the Central District 

of California, vice Beverly Reid O'Connell, 

deceased.

Feb 09, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

32 167 Todd E. Edelman, of the District of Columbia, 

to be United States District Judge for the 

District of Columbia, vice Florence Y. Pan, 

elevated.

Feb 09, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

34 169 Myong J. Joun, of Massachusetts, to be United 

States District Judge for the District of 

Massachusetts, vice George A. O'Toole, Jr., 

retired.

Feb 09, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

36 172 Julia E. Kobick, of Massachusetts, to be United 

States District Judge for the District of 

Massachusetts, vice William G. Young, 

retired.

Feb 09, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

37 173 Rita F. Lin, of California, to be United States 

District Judge for the Northern District of 

California, vice Edward Milton Chen, retired.

Feb 09, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

38 174 Ramon Ernesto Reyes, Jr., of New York, to be 

United States District Judge for the Eastern 

District of New York, vice Kiyo A. 

Matsumoto, retired.

Feb 09, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

AIR FORCE

46 197 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Feb 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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to be Brigadier General

Col. Leigh A. Swanson

ARMY

* 47 200 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Feb 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Sean A. Gainey

* 48 201 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Feb 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle

49 202 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Feb 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Laurence S. Linton

50 203 The following named officers for appointment 

in the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Feb 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Stacy M. Babcock

to be Brigadier General

Col. Peggy R. McManus

AIR FORCE

* 51 209 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Feb 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Gebara

ARMY

* 52 210 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Feb 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Robert M. Collins

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

COMMISSION

* 53 65 Karla Ann Gilbride, of Maryland, to be General 

Counsel of the Equal Employment 

Opportunity Commission for a term of four 

years, vice Sharon Fast Gustafson.

Feb 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Sanders, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

* 54 153 LaWanda Amaker Toney, of Maryland, to be 

Assistant Secretary for Communications and 

Outreach, Department of Education, vice 

Peter Cunningham.

Feb 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Sanders, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

* 60 108 Margo Schlanger, of Michigan, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, vice Joe 

Leonard, Jr.

Mar 01, 2023 Reported by Ms. 

Stabenow, Committee on 

Agriculture, Nutrition, and 

Forestry, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES

* 63 123 Rebecca Lee Haffajee, of Massachusetts, to be 

an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human 

Services, vice Richard G. Frank. 

Mar 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Wyden, Committee on 

Finance, without printed 

report.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

68 59 Stephanie Sanders Sullivan, of Maryland, a 

Career Member of the Senior Foreign 

Service, Class of Career Minister, to be 

Representative of the United States of 

America to the African Union, with the rank 

and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary.

Mar 08, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

EUROPEAN BANK FOR 

RECONSTRUCTION AND 

DEVELOPMENT

70 147 Richard L.A. Weiner, of the District of 

Columbia, to be United States Director of the 

European Bank for Reconstruction and 

Development, vice J. Steven Dowd.

Mar 08, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT 

BANK

72 149 Leopoldo Martinez Nucete, of Virginia, to be 

United States Executive Director of the InterAmerican Development Bank for a term of 

three years, vice Eliot Pedrosa.

Mar 08, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

77 187 Roy W. Minter, Jr., of Georgia, to be United 

States Marshal for the Southern District of 

Georgia for the term of four years, vice David 

L. Lyons, term expired.

Mar 09, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

* 78 66 Cathy Ann Harris, of Maryland, to be 

Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection 

Board, vice Susan Tsui Grundmann.

Mar 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Peters, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.

THE JUDICIARY

* 80 161 Adrienne Jennings Noti, of the District of 

Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the 

Superior Court of the District of Columbia for 

the term of fifteen years, vice Frederick 

Howard Weisberg, retired. 

Mar 15, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Peters, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.
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AIR FORCE

82 196 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. David J. Berkland

Col. Amy S. Bumgarner

Col. Ivory D. Carter

Col. Raja J. Chari

Col. Jason E. Corrothers

Col. John B. Creel

Col. Nicholas B. Evans

Col. Bridget V. Gigliotti

Col. Christopher B. Hammond

Col. Leslie F. Hauck, III

Col. Kurt C. Helphinstine

Col. Abraham L. Jackson

Col. Benjamin R. Jonsson

Col. Joy M. Kaczor

Col. Christopher J. Leonard

Col. Christopher E. Menuey

Col. David S. Miller

Col. Jeffrey A. Philips

Col. Erik N. Quigley

Col. Michael S. Rowe

Col. Derek M. Salmi

Col. Kayle M. Stevens

Col. Jose E. Sumangil

Col. Terence G. Taylor

Col. Jason D. Voorheis

Col. Michael O. Walters

Col. Adrienne L. Williams

83 198 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Corey A. Simmons
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NAVY

* 84 211 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff

* 85 212 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. Frederick W. Kacher

AIR FORCE

86 290 The following named officers for appointment 

in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Sean M. Carpenter

Col. Mary K. Haddad

Col. James L. Hartle

Col. Aaron J. Heick

Col. Joseph D. Janik

Col. Michael T. McGinley

Col. Kevin J. Merrill

Col. Tara E. Nolan

Col. Roderick C. Owens

Col. Mark D. Richey

Col. Norman B. Shaw, Jr.

87 291 The following named officers for appointment 

in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Kristin A. Hillery

Col. Michelle L. Wagner
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88 292 The following named officers for appointment 

in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Elizabeth E. Arledge

Brig. Gen. Robert M. Blake

Brig. Gen. Vanessa J. Dornhoefer

Brig. Gen. Christopher A. Freeman

Brig. Gen. David P. Garfield

Brig. Gen. Mitchell A. Hanson

Brig. Gen. Jody A. Merritt

Brig. Gen. Adrian K. White

Brig. Gen. William W. Whittenberger, Jr.

Brig. Gen. Christopher F. Yancy

ARMY

89 310 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Carlos M. Caceres

NAVY

* 90 311 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. Shoshana S. Chatfield

ARMY

91 359 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. William F. Wilkerson
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92 360 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Evelyn E. Laptook

93 361 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Ronald R. Ragin

94 362 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Brandon C. Anderson

Col. Beth A. Behn

Col. Matthew W. Braman

Col. Kenneth J. Burgess

Col. Thomas E. Burke

Col. Chad C. Chalfont

Col. Kendall J. Clarke

Col. Patrick M. Costello

Col. Rory A. Crooks

Col. Troy M. Denomy

Col. Sara E. Dudley

Col. Joseph E. Escandon

Col. Alric L. Francis

Col. George C. Hackler

Col. William C. Hannan, Jr.

Col. Peter G. Hart

Col. Gregory L. Holden

Col. Paul D. Howard

Col. James G. Kent

Col. Curtis W. King

Col. John P. Lloyd

Col. Shannon M. Lucas

Col. Landis C. Maddox
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Col. Kareem P. Montague

Col. John B. Mountford

Col. David C. Phillips

Col. Kenneth N. Reed

Col. John W. Sannes

Col. Andrew O. Saslav

Col. Charlone E. Stallworth

Col. Jennifer S. Walkawicz

Col. Camilla A. White

Col. Scott D. Wilkinson

Col. Jeremy S. Wilson

Col. Scott C. Woodward

Col. Joseph W. Wortham, II

Col. David J. Zinn

MARINE CORPS

95 363 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Marine Corps to the 

grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. David R. Everly

Col. Kelvin W. Gallman

Col. Adolfo Garcia, Jr.

Col. Matthew T. Good

Col. Trevor Hall

Col. Richard D. Joyce

Col. Omar J. Randall

Col. Robert S. Weiler

NAVY

96 364 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Walter D. Brafford

Capt. Robert J. Hawkins

97 365-1 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Amy N. Bauernschmidt

Capt. Michael B. Devore

Capt. Thomas A. Donovan

Capt. Frederic C. Goldhammer

Capt. Ian L. Johnson

Capt. Neil A. Koprowski

Capt. Paul J. Lanzilotta

Capt. Joshua Lasky

Capt. Donald W. Marks

Capt. Craig T. Mattingly

Capt. Andrew T. Miller

Capt. Lincoln M. Reifsteck

Capt. Frank A. Rhodes, IV

Capt. Thomas E. Shultz

Capt. Todd E. Whalen

Capt. Forrest O. Young

98 366 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Brian J. Anderson

Capt. Julie M. Treanor

99 367 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral

Rear Adm. (lh) Casey J. Moton

Rear Adm. (lh) Stephen R. Tedford

100 368 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral

Rear Adm. (lh) Rick Freedman
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101 369 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral

Rear Adm. (lh) Kenneth W. Epps

102 370-1 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral

Rear Adm. (lh) Stephen D. Barnett

Rear Adm. (lh) Michael W. Baze

Rear Adm. (lh) Richard T. Brophy, Jr.

Rear Adm. (lh) Joseph F. Cahill, III

Rear Adm. (lh) Brian L. Davies

Rear Adm. (lh) Michael P. Donnelly

Rear Adm. (lh) Daniel P. Martin

Rear Adm. (lh) Richard E. Seif, Jr.

Rear Adm. (lh) Paul C. Spedero, Jr.

Rear Adm. (lh) Derek A. Trinque

Rear Adm. (lh) Dennis Velez

Rear Adm. (lh) Darryl L. Walker

Rear Adm. (lh) Jeromy B. Williams

103 371 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Frank G. Schlereth, III

104 372 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Joshua C. Himes

Capt. Kurtis A. Mole
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105 373 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Thomas J. Dickinson

Capt. Kevin R. Smith

Capt. Todd S. Weeks

Capt. Dianna Wolfson

AIR FORCE

106 379 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Harrell

Brig. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder

MARINE CORPS

* 107 389 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Mar 23, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

* 108 4 Nickolas Guertin, of Virginia, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of the Navy, vice James 

F. Geurts.

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

* 109 7 Ronald T. Keohane, of New York, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice James N. 

Stewart.

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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AIR FORCE

110 456 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Curtis R. Bass

Brig. Gen. Kenyon K. Bell

Brig. Gen. Charles D. Bolton

Brig. Gen. Larry R. Broadwell, Jr.

Brig. Gen. Scott A. Cain

Brig. Gen. Sean M. Choquette

Brig. Gen. Roy W. Collins

Brig. Gen. John R. Edwards

Brig. Gen. Jason T. Hinds

Brig. Gen. Justin R. Hoffman

Brig. Gen. Stacy J. Huser

Brig. Gen. Matteo G. Martemucci

Brig. Gen. David A. Mineau

Brig. Gen. Paul D. Moga

Brig. Gen. Ty W. Neuman

Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi

Brig. Gen. Brandon D. Parker

Brig. Gen. Michael T. Rawls

Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder

Brig. Gen. David G. Shoemaker

Brig. Gen. Rebecca J. Sonkiss

Brig. Gen. Claude K. Tudor, Jr.

Brig. Gen. Dale R. White

MARINE CORPS

* 111 458 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering
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* 112 459 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Masiello

NAVY

* 113 460 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. James P. Downey

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

COMMISSION

* 114 64 Kalpana Kotagal, of Ohio, to be a Member of 

the Equal Employment Opportunity 

Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2027, 

vice Janet Dhillon, term expiring. 

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Sanders, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH 

REVIEW COMMISSION

* 115 154 Moshe Z. Marvit, of Pennsylvania, to be a 

Member of the Federal Mine Safety and 

Health Review Commission for a term 

expiring August 30, 2028, vice Arthur R. 

Traynor III, term expired.

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Sanders, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

* 116 155 Jessica Looman, of Minnesota, to be 

Administrator of the Wage and Hour 

Division, Department of Labor, vice Cheryl 

Marie Stanton.

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Sanders, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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* 117 157 Jose Javier Rodriguez, of Florida, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of Labor, vice John P. 

Pallasch.

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Sanders, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

* 118 158 Linda A. Puchala, of Maryland, to be Member 

of the National Mediation Board for a term 

expiring July 1, 2024. (Reappointment)

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Sanders, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

* 119 159 Linda A. Puchala, of Maryland, to be Member 

of the National Mediation Board for a term 

expiring July 1, 2027. (Reappointment)

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Sanders, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

* 120 160 Deirdre Hamilton, of the District of Columbia, 

to be a Member of the National Mediation 

Board for a term expiring July 1, 2025. 

(Reappointment)

Mar 28, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Sanders, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

THE JUDICIARY

124 287 Jeffrey Irvine Cummings, of Illinois, to be 

United States District Judge for the 

Northern District of Illinois, vice an 

additional position in accordance with 28 

U.S.C. 133(b)(1). 

Apr 20, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

126 165 Monica Ramirez Almadani, of California, to be 

United States District Judge for the Central 

District of California, vice John A. Kronstadt, 

retired.

Apr 20, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

129 183 Todd Gee, of the District of Columbia, to be 

United States Attorney for the Southern 

District of Mississippi for the term of four 

years, vice D. Michael Hurst, Jr., term 

expired.

Apr 20, 2023 Reported by Mr.

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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ARMY

* 130 386 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. John W. Brennan, Jr.

NAVY

* 131 387 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Vice Adm. Karl O. Thomas

MARINE CORPS

* 132 457 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm

AIR FORCE

133 487 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Derin S. Durham

ARMY

134 488 The following named officers for appointment 

in the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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to be Brigadier General

Col. Brandi B. Peasley

Col. John D. Rhodes

Col. Earl C. Sparks, IV

135 489 The following named officer for appointment as 

the Chief of Chaplains, United States Army, 

and appointment in the United States Army 

to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 

sections 7036 and 7073:

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. William Green, Jr.

* 136 490 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Mark T. Simerly

MARINE CORPS

* 137 491 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Ryan P. Heritage

NAVY

* 138 492 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Vice Adm. Craig A. Clapperton
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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AIR FORCE

139 501 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Brian R. Moore

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

* 140 388 Julie A. Su, of California, to be Secretary of 

Labor, vice Martin Joseph Walsh.

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Sanders, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY

* 141 118 David M. Uhlmann, of Michigan, to be an 

Assistant Administrator of the 

Environmental Protection Agency, vice Susan 

Parker Bodine.

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Carper, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed 

report.

* 142 119 Joseph Goffman, of Pennsylvania, to be an 

Assistant Administrator of the 

Environmental Protection Agency, vice 

William L. Wehrum.

Apr 26, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Carper, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

143 32 Ann Marie Yastishock, of Pennsylvania, a 

Career Member of the Senior Foreign 

Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be 

Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Independent State of Papua 

New Guinea, and to serve concurrently and 

without additional compensation as 

Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Solomon Islands and 

Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Republic of Vanuatu.

Apr 27, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

144 36 Elizabeth H. Richard, of Virginia, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Career Minister, to be Coordinator for 

Counterterrorism, with the rank and status 

of Ambassador at Large, vice Nathan 

Alexander Sales.

Apr 27, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

145 37 Elizabeth Rood, of Pennsylvania, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to Turkmenistan.

Apr 27, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

146 38 Eric W. Kneedler, of Pennsylvania, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Rwanda.

Apr 27, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

147 40 Hugo Yue-Ho Yon, of California, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Maldives.

Apr 27, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

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MESSAGE

NO.

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BY

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148 42 Karen Sasahara, of Massachusetts, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the State of 

Kuwait.

Apr 27, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

149 43 Kathleen A. FitzGibbon, of New York, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Niger.

Apr 27, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

150 52 Martina Anna Tkadlec Strong, of Texas, a 

Career Member of the Senior Foreign 

Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be 

Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the United Arab Emirates.

Apr 27, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

151 135 David J. Kostelancik, of Illinois, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Albania.

Apr 27, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

152 305 Robin Dunnigan, of California, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to Georgia.

Apr 27, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

154 54 Nicole D. Theriot, of Louisiana, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Co-operative 

Republic of Guyana.

May 03, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

NO.

MESSAGE

NO.

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BY

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155 55 Pamela M. Tremont, of Virginia, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Zimbabwe.

May 03, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

156 60 Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Florida, to be 

Representative of the United States on the 

Executive Board of the World Health 

Organization, vice Brett P. Giroir. 

May 03, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

158 139 Elizabeth Shortino, of the District of Columbia, 

to be United States Executive Director of the 

International Monetary Fund for a term of 

two years, vice Margrethe Lundsager, 

resigned. 

May 03, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING 

ADVISORY BOARD

159 140 Kathleen Cunningham Matthews, of 

Maryland, to be a Member of the 

International Broadcasting Advisory Board 

for a term expiring January 1, 2027. (New 

Position)

May 03, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

160 141 Jeffrey Gedmin, of the District of Columbia, to 

be a Member of the International 

Broadcasting Advisory Board for a term 

expiring January 1, 2025. (New Position)

May 03, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

161 142 Kenneth M. Jarin, of Pennsylvania, to be Chair 

of the International Broadcasting Advisory 

Board. (New Position)

May 03, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

162 143 Kenneth M. Jarin, of Pennsylvania, to be a 

Member of the International Broadcasting 

Advisory Board for a term expiring January 

1, 2027. (New Position)

May 03, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

163 144 Luis Manuel Botello, of Maryland, to be a 

Member of the International Broadcasting 

Advisory Board for a term expiring January 

1, 2025. (New Position)

May 03, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

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24

164 145 Michelle Mai Selesky Giuda, of Virginia, to be 

a Member of the International Broadcasting 

Advisory Board for a term expiring January 

1, 2027. (New Position)

May 03, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND 

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

* 168 109 Solomon Jeffrey Greene, of the District of 

Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of 

Housing and Urban Development, vice Seth 

Daniel Appleton, resigned.

May 11, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Brown, Committee on 

Banking, Housing, and Urban 

Affairs, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

* 169 110 Ron Borzekowski, of Maryland, to be Director, 

Office of Financial Research, Department of 

the Treasury, for a term of six years, vice 

Dino Falaschetti.

May 11, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Brown, Committee on 

Banking, Housing, and Urban 

Affairs, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND 

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

* 170 111 David Uejio, of California, to be an Assistant 

Secretary of Housing and Urban 

Development, vice Anna Maria Farias.

May 11, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Brown, Committee on 

Banking, Housing, and Urban 

Affairs, without printed 

report.

THE JUDICIARY

172 181 Charnelle Bjelkengren, of Washington, to be 

United States District Judge for the Eastern 

District of Washington, vice Salvador 

Mendoza, Jr., elevated.

May 11, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

173 164 Marian F. Gaston, of California, to be United 

States District Judge for the Southern 

District of California, vice William Q. Hayes, 

retired.

May 11, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

174 376 S. Kato Crews, of Colorado, to be United States 

District Judge for the District of Colorado, 

vice Raymond P. Moore, retiring. 

May 11, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

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MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE, OFFICE, AND PREDECESSOR REPORTED

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25

176 451 Brendan Abell Hurson, of Maryland, to be 

United States District Judge for the District 

of Maryland, vice George Jarrod Hazel, 

resigned.

May 11, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

NAVY

* 180 461 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Vice Adm. Daniel W. Dwyer

* 181 462 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. Daniel L. Cheever

182 493 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral

Rear Adm. (lh) Darin K. Via

183 502 The following named officer for appointment as 

Surgeon General of the Navy under title 10 

U.S.C., section 8077:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Rear Adm. (lh) Darin K. Via

AIR FORCE

* 184 531 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. Scott L. Pleus

* 185 532 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Brig. Gen. Dale R. White

* 186 533 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. David A. Harris, Jr.

* 187 534 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. David R. Iverson

* 188 535 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider

* 189 536 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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ARMY

* 190 538 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. David M. Hodne

MARINE CORPS

* 191 540 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner, Jr.

NAVY

* 192 541 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. Yvette M. Davids

* 193 542 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. Brendan R. McLane

* 194 543 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. John E. Gumbleton
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* 195 544 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. Christopher S. Gray

* 196 545 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Vice Adm. Charles B. Cooper, II

* 197 546 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. James E. Pitts

AIR FORCE

* 198 579 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach

* 199 580 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Linda S. Hurry
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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ARMY

200 581 The following named Army National Guard of 

the United States officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 

12203 and 12211:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Miguel A. Mendez

201 582 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Marlene K. Markotan

NAVY

* 202 583 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601, and title 50, U.S.C., 

section 2511:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Admiral

Vice Adm. William J. Houston

AIR FORCE

203 592 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. David M. Castaneda

NAVY

* 204 594 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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MESSAGE

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to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. Robert M. Gaucher

* 205 595 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 17, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. Douglas G. Perry

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

* 206 152 Dante Quintin Allen, of California, to be 

Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services 

Administration, Department of Education, 

vice Mark Schultz.

May 18, 2023 Placed on the 

Calendar pursuant to S.Res. 

116, 112th Congress.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

207 31 Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath, of Texas, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Career Minister, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Peru.

Jun 01, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

208 33 Arthur W. Brown, of Pennsylvania, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Ecuador.

Jun 01, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

209 48 Ana A. Escrogima, of New York, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Counselor, to be Ambassador

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Sultanate of 

Oman.

Jun 01, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

210 49 Ervin Jose Massinga, of Washington, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Federal 

Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Jun 01, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

NO.

MESSAGE

NO.

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BY

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211 51 Yael Lempert, of New York, a Career Member 

of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Hashemite 

Kingdom of Jordan.

Jun 01, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

212 58 Roger F. Nyhus, of Washington, to be 

Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to Barbados, and to serve 

concurrently and without additional 

compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary 

and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Federation of Saint Kitts and 

Nevis, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, 

the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, 

and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Jun 01, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

213 137 Julie Turner, of Maryland, to be Special Envoy 

on North Korean Human Rights Issues, with 

the rank of Ambassador.

Jun 01, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

214 307 Lisa A. Johnson, of Virginia, a Career Member 

of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Lebanese 

Republic.

Jun 01, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

215 375 William W. Popp, of Missouri, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Uganda.

Jun 01, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

217 41 Jennifer M. Adams, of Virginia, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Career Minister, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Cabo Verde.

Jun 08, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

NO.

MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE, OFFICE, AND PREDECESSOR REPORTED

BY

32

218 45 Matthew D. Murray, of Maryland, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Counselor, for the rank of Ambassador 

during his tenure of service as United States 

Senior Official for the Asia-Pacific Economic 

Cooperation (APEC).

Jun 08, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

219 136 Jennifer L. Johnson, of New York, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Federated 

States of Micronesia.

Jun 08, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

220 309 Heather Roach Variava, of Iowa, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Lao People's 

Democratic Republic.

Jun 08, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

221 385 Bryan David Hunt, of Virginia, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Sierra Leone.

Jun 08, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Menendez, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

THE JUDICIARY

222 499 Ana de Alba, of California, to be United States 

Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, vice Paul 

J. Watford, resigning.

Jun 08, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

223 500 Irma Carrillo Ramirez, of Texas, to be United 

States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, 

vice Gregg Jeffrey Costa, resigned.

Jun 08, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

ARMY

* 224 199 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

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MESSAGE

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to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Karl H. Gingrich

NAVY

225 390 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Navy Reserve to the 

grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral

Rear Adm. (lh) Kenneth R. Blackmon

Rear Adm. (lh) Marc S. Lederer

Rear Adm. (lh) Robert C. Nowakowski

226 391 The following named officers for appointment 

in the Navy Reserve to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (Lower Half)

Capt. Jeffrey A. Jurgemeyer

Capt. Richard S. Lofgren

Capt. Michael S. Mattis

Capt. Richard W. Meyer

Capt. Bryon T. Smith

Capt. Michael R. Vanpoots

227 392 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Navy Reserve to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. John E. Byington

228 393 The following named officer for appointment in

the Navy Reserve to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. John A. Robinson, III

229 394 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Navy Reserve to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

NO.

MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE, OFFICE, AND PREDECESSOR REPORTED

BY

34

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. David E. Ludwa

230 395 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Navy Reserve to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Peter K. Muschinske

231 396 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Navy Reserve to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Marc F. Williams

ARMY

* 232 593 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling

* 233 650 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson, IV

NAVY

* 234 651 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Vice Adm. Jeffrey W. Hughes
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NOMINATIONS

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MESSAGE

NO.

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BY

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AIR FORCE

* 236 679 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

Lt. Gen. Gregory M. Guillot

* 237 680 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Heath A. Collins

* 238 681 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Kruse

* 239 682 The following named officer for appointment in

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Michael G. Koscheski

* 240 683 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton
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NO.

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BY

36

ARMY

* 241 684 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Anthony R. Hale

* 242 685 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. Laura A. Potter

* 243 686 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. William J. Hartman

* 244 687 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. John S. Kolasheski

245 689 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Matthew N. Gebhard
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MESSAGE

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BY

37

246 690 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203:

Jun 13, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Katherine M. Braun

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

* 247 547 Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a 

Member of the Nuclear Regulatory 

Commission for the term of five years 

expiring June 30, 2028. (Reappointment)

Jun 14, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Carper, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed 

report.

MARINE CORPS

* 248 539 The following named officer for appointment as 

Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, and 

appointment in the United States Marine 

Corps Reserve to the grade indicated while 

assigned to a position of importance and 

responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., sections 

601 and 8084:

Jun 21, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson, IV

* 249 691 The following named officer for appointment as 

Commandant of the Marine Corps and 

appointment in the United States Marine 

Corps to the grade indicated while assigned 

to a position of importance and responsibility 

under title 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and 8043:

Jun 21, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

Gen. Eric M. Smith

NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS 

AND THE HUMANITIES

* 250 150 Estrellita Bograd Brodsky, of New York, to be 

a Member of the National Council on the 

Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 

2026, vice Russell A. Berman, term expired.

Jun 29, 2023 Placed on the 

Calendar pursuant to S.Res. 

116, 112th Congress.
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FOREIGN SERVICE

PN495 FOREIGN SERVICE nomination of Ali Abdi, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of March 30, 2023.

PN496 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations (2) beginning Mark Petry, and ending Kimberly Sawatzki, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 30, 

2023.
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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REQUESTED BY 

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COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

19 Jan 03, 2023 Demetrios L. Kouzoukas, of 

Virginia, to be a Member of 

the Board of Trustees of the 

Federal Supplementary 

Medical Insurance Trust Fund 

for a term of four years, vice 

Charles P. Blahous III, term 

expired.

Yes

20 Jan 03, 2023 Demetrios L. Kouzoukas, of 

Virginia, to be a Member of 

the Board of Trustees of the 

Federal Hospital Insurance 

Trust Fund for a term of four 

years, vice Charles P. Blahous 

III, term expired.

Yes

21 Jan 03, 2023 Demetrios L. Kouzoukas, of 

Virginia, to be a Member of 

the Board of Trustees of the 

Federal Old-Age and Survivors 

Insurance Trust Fund and the 

Federal Disability Insurance 

Trust Fund for a term of four 

years, vice Charles P. Blahous 

III, term expired.

Yes

22 Jan 03, 2023 Andrew G. Biggs, of Oregon, to 

be a Member of the Social 

Security Advisory Board for a 

term expiring September 30, 

2024, vice Lanhee J. Chen, 

term expired.

Yes

23 Jan 03, 2023 Sharon Beth Lewis, of Oregon, 

to be a Member of the Social 

Security Advisory Board for a 

term expiring September 30, 

2028, vice Alan L. Cohan, term 

expired.

Yes

24 Jan 03, 2023 Patricia Hart Neuman, of the 

District of Columbia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Trustees of the Federal 

Supplementary Medical 

Insurance Trust Fund for a 

term of four years, vice Robert 

D. Reischauer, term expired. 

Yes
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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REQUESTED BY 

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RECEIVED

SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

25 Jan 03, 2023 Patricia Hart Neuman, of the 

District of Columbia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Trustees of the Federal 

Hospital Insurance Trust 

Fund for a term of four years, 

vice Robert D. Reischauer, 

term expired.

Yes

26 Jan 03, 2023 Patricia Hart Neuman, of the 

District of Columbia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Trustees of the Federal OldAge and Survivors Insurance 

Trust Fund and the Federal 

Disability Insurance Trust 

Fund for a term of four years, 

vice Robert D. Reischauer, 

term expired. 

Yes

112 Jan 23, 2023 Samuel H. Slater, of 

Massachusetts, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Metropolitan 

Washington Airports 

Authority for a term expiring 

November 22, 2023, vice 

William Shaw McDermott, 

term expired.

Yes Jan 26, 2023 - Mr. Cruz.

113 Jan 23, 2023 Samuel H. Slater, of 

Massachusetts, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Metropolitan 

Washington Airports 

Authority for a term expiring 

November 22, 2029. 

(Reappointment) 

Yes Jan 26, 2023 - Mr. Cruz.

120 Jan 23, 2023 Andrew G. Biggs, of Oregon, to 

be a Member of the Social 

Security Advisory Board for a 

term expiring September 30, 

2030. (Reappointment)

Yes

121 Jan 23, 2023 Kathryn Rose Lang, of 

Maryland, to be a Member of 

the Social Security Advisory 

Board for a term expiring 

September 30, 2026, vice 

Henry J. Aaron, term expired.

Yes
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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REQUESTED BY 

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SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

124 Jan 23, 2023 Mary Catherine Phee, of Illinois, 

a Career Member of the Senior 

Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the African 

Development Foundation for a 

term expiring September 27, 

2026, vice Linda ThomasGreenfield, resigned.

Yes

125 Jan 23, 2023 Carol Moseley Braun, of Illinois, 

to be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the African 

Development Foundation for a 

term expiring September 22, 

2023, vice Iqbal Paroo, term 

expired.

Yes

126 Jan 23, 2023 Carol Moseley Braun, of Illinois, 

to be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the African 

Development Foundation for a 

term expiring September 22, 

2029. (Reappointment)

Yes

127 Jan 23, 2023 Monde Muyangwa, of Maryland, 

to be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the African 

Development Foundation for a 

term expiring September 22, 

2027, vice Linda I. Etim, term 

expired.

Yes

128 Jan 23, 2023 Janet Keller, of California, to be 

a Member of the United States 

Advisory Commission on 

Public Diplomacy for a term 

expiring July 1, 2023, vice 

Elizabeth F. Bagley, term 

expired.

Yes

129 Jan 23, 2023 Janet Keller, of California, to be 

a Member of the United States 

Advisory Commission on 

Public Diplomacy for a term 

expiring July 1, 2026. 

(Reappointment)

Yes
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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RECEIVED

SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

130 Jan 23, 2023 Jay T. Snyder, of New York, to 

be a Member of the United 

States Advisory Commission 

on Public Diplomacy for a term 

expiring July 1, 2023, vice 

Lyndon L. Olson, Jr., term 

expired.

Yes

131 Jan 23, 2023 Jay T. Snyder, of New York, to 

be a Member of the United 

States Advisory Commission 

on Public Diplomacy for a term 

expiring July 1, 2026. 

(Reappointment)

Yes

151 Jan 23, 2023 Barbara George Johnson, of New 

Jersey, to be a Member of the 

Board of Trustees of the Barry 

Goldwater Scholarship and 

Excellence in Education 

Foundation for a term expiring 

February 4, 2026, vice Maria 

E. Rengifo-Ruess, term 

expired. 

Yes

204 Jan 26, 2023 Liliana Ayalde, of Florida, to be 

a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the InterAmerican Foundation for a 

term expiring June 26, 2026, 

vice Juan Carlos Iturregui, 

term expired.

Yes

205 Jan 26, 2023 Marcela Escobari, of 

Massachusetts, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the InterAmerican Foundation for a 

term expiring September 20, 

2026, vice Adolfo A. Franco, 

term expired.

Yes

206 Jan 26, 2023 Julio Guity-Guevara, of 

Maryland, to be a Member of 

the Board of Directors of the 

Inter-American Foundation for 

a term expiring October 6, 

2028, vice Eduardo Arriola, 

term expired.

Yes
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

207 Jan 26, 2023 Maria Fabiana Jorge, of the 

District of Columbia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the InterAmerican Foundation for a 

term expiring September 20, 

2028, vice Hector E. Morales, 

term expired.

Yes

208 Jan 26, 2023 Brian A. Nichols, of Rhode 

Island, to be a Member of the 

Board of Directors of the InterAmerican Foundation for a 

term expiring September 20, 

2024, vice J. Kelly Ryan, term 

expired.

Yes

442 Mar 21, 2023 James J. Blanchard, of 

Michigan, to be a Member of 

the United States Advisory 

Commission on Public 

Diplomacy for a term expiring 

July 1, 2025, vice Anne 

Terman Wedner, term expired.

Yes

445 Mar 21, 2023 John Joseph Sullivan, of 

Maryland, to be a Member of 

the Board of Directors of the 

United States Institute of 

Peace for a term of four years, 

vice Stephen J. Hadley, term 

expired.

Yes

550 Apr 25, 2023 Betty Y. Jang, of Illinois, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Trustees of the Harry S 

Truman Scholarship 

Foundation for a term expiring 

December 10, 2029. 

(Reappointment)

Yes

577 May 02, 2023 Steven L. Swig, of California, to 

be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Millennium 

Challenge Corporation for a 

term of three years, vice 

George M. Marcus, term 

expired.

Yes
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

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Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

637 May 09, 2023 John W. Leslie, Jr., of 

Connecticut, to be a Member of 

the Board of Directors of the 

African Development 

Foundation for a term expiring 

September 22, 2025. 

(Reappointment)

Yes

803 Jul 11, 2023 Laura Dove, of Virginia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Trustees of the James 

Madison Memorial Fellowship 

Foundation for a term expiring 

November 17, 2029. 

(Reappointment)

Yes

804 Jul 11, 2023 Laura Dove, of Virginia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Trustees of the James 

Madison Memorial Fellowship 

Foundation for a term expiring 

November 17, 2023, vice 

Pauline R. Maier, term 

expired.

Yes

805 Jul 11, 2023 Bradford Pentony Wilson, of 

New Jersey, to be a Member of 

the Board of Trustees of the 

James Madison Memorial 

Fellowship Foundation for a 

term expiring September 27, 

2026, vice Catherine Allgor, 

term expired.

Yes
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBJECT

MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE AND OFFICE DATE AND SENATOR

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When a notice of intent to object is given to the appropriate leader, or their designee, and such notice is submitted for inclusion in 

the Congressional Record and the Senate Executive Calendar, or following the objection to a unanimous consent to proceeding to, and, 

or disposition of, matters relating to nominations and treaties on their behalf, it shall be placed in the section of the Senate Executive 

Calendar entitled “Notice of Intent to Object”. (S. Res. 28, 112th Congress)
MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION

DATE SUBJECT

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 After an action taken by the Senate, any Senator voting with the prevailing side or who has not voted may, on the same day or on 

either of the next two days of actual session thereafter, either enter a motion for reconsideration or move a reconsideration. This section 

contains such motions not yet acted on as so provided by Rule XIII, Paragraph 1.