FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Health and Human Services Nominations

Original title: NOMINATIONS OF ROBERT MICHAEL GORDON, JANUARY CONTRERAS, AND REBECCA E. JONES GASTON

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for three officials who will oversee federal programs related to financial resources, child welfare, and family services, directly impacting how these services are managed and delivered nationwide.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Robert Michael Gordon

He is the subject of a confirmation hearing for a federal appointment.

January Contreras

She is the subject of a confirmation hearing for a federal appointment.

Rebecca E. Jones Gaston

She is the subject of a confirmation hearing 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 February 9, 2022, to consider the s of three individuals for key leadership roles within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The nominees are Robert Michael Gordon, January Contreras, and Rebecca E. Jones Gaston.

Key Facts

The Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing on February 9, 2022, to review three HHS nominations.
Robert Michael Gordon was nominated for Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources.
January Contreras was nominated for Assistant Secretary for Children and Families.
Rebecca E. Jones Gaston was nominated for Commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families.
The hearing took place in Room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building and via Webex.
The committee discussed the implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review the qualifications of three nominees for high-level positions within the Department of Health and Human Services.

Who are the nominees?

The nominees are Robert Michael Gordon, January Contreras, and Rebecca E. Jones Gaston.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Family First Act

The committee emphasized the implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act as a priority for the nominees.

Ron Wyden Mike Crapo

Connected Entities

personRon Wyden“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance”Map →

personRebecca E. Jones Gaston“Nominee for Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, HHS”Map →

organizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“Federal department overseeing the nominated positions”Map →

personJanuary Contreras“Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Children and Families, HHS”Map →

personMike Crapo“Senator from Idaho, Committee on Finance”Map →

personRobert Michael Gordon“Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources, HHS”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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