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Senate Hearing on Executive Branch Nominations

Original title: NOMINATIONS OF SARAH BIANCHI, JAYME RAY WHITE, AND MELANIE ANNE EGORIN

January 1, 2023

nominationsinternational tradehealth and human servicessenate finance committee

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for three high-level federal officials who will oversee international trade policy and legislative affairs for the Department of Health and Human Services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Sarah Bianchi

The nominee is undergoing the confirmation process for a federal appointment.

Jayme Ray White

The nominee is undergoing the confirmation process for a federal appointment.

Melanie Anne Egorin

The nominee is undergoing the confirmation process for a federal appointment.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing on June 24, 2021, to consider the nominations of three individuals for key positions in the Office of the United States Trade Representative and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on June 24, 2021, to review three executive branch nominations.
  • Sarah Bianchi was nominated for Deputy United States Trade Representative (Asia, Africa, Investment, Services, Textiles, and Industrial Competitiveness) with the rank of Ambassador.
  • Jayme Ray White was nominated for Deputy United States Trade Representative (Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, Labor, and Environment) with the rank of Ambassador.
  • Melanie Anne Egorin was nominated for Assistant Secretary for Legislation at the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The hearing took place in Room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building and via Webex.

Why It Matters

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for three high-level federal officials who will oversee international trade policy and legislative affairs for the Department of Health and Human Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing is part of the Senate's constitutional duty to provide on presidential nominations for executive branch positions.
Who were the nominees?
The nominees were Sarah Bianchi, Jayme Ray White, and Melanie Anne Egorin.

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Connected Entities

personSarah Bianchi“Nominee for Deputy United States Trade Representative”Map →
personRon Wyden“Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee”Map →
personRichard E. Neal“U.S. Representative from Massachusetts”Map →
personJayme Ray White“Nominee for Deputy United States Trade Representative”Map →
organizationSenate Committee on Finance“The committee conducting the confirmation hearing”Map →
personMelanie Anne Egorin“Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Legislation at HHS”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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