FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Department of the Interior Nominations

Original title: GREENBLATT AND JORJANI NOMINATIONS

January 1, 2020

nominations Department of the Interior Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Inspector General Solicitor

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a procedural step in the confirmation process for two high-level officials who oversee legal and investigative operations at the Department of the Interior, which manages federal lands and natural resources.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Mark Lee Greenblatt

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

Daniel Jorjani

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

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing on May 2, 2019, to consider the nominations of Mark Lee Greenblatt for and Daniel Jorjani for of the Department of the Interior. The session also included a formal recognition of long-time committee staff member David Brooks for his 30 years of service.

Key Facts

The Committee held a hearing on May 2, 2019, to consider the nominations of Mark Lee Greenblatt and Daniel Jorjani.
Mark Lee Greenblatt was nominated for the position of Inspector General of the Department of the Interior.
Daniel Jorjani was nominated for the position of Solicitor of the Department of the Interior.
The hearing took place in Room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The Committee recognized staff member David Brooks for 30 years of service to the Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Inspector General at the Department of the Interior?

The is responsible for conducting audits and investigations to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse within the Department.

What does the Solicitor of the Department of the Interior do?

The serves as the chief legal officer for the Department, providing legal advice and representation on matters involving federal land, water, and natural resource laws.

Why It Matters

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Staff Tenure Recognition

The hearing transcript highlights the significant institutional knowledge of long-term committee staff, specifically noting David Brooks' 30-year tenure.

David Brooks

Connected Entities

personDavid Brooks“Committee staff member recognized for 30 years of service”Map →

personDaniel Jorjani“Nominee for Solicitor of the Department of the Interior”Map →

personMark Lee Greenblatt“Nominee for Inspector General of the Department of the Interior”Map →

personJoe Manchin III“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Interior“Federal agency subject to the nominations”Map →

personLisa Murkowski“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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