[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 16, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S282-S285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              NOMINATIONS

  Executive nominations received by the Senate:


                       DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

        MINDY BRASHEARS, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF 
     AGRICULTURE FOR FOOD SAFETY, VICE ELISABETH ANN HAGEN, 
     RESIGNED.
        NAOMI C. EARP, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY 
     OF AGRICULTURE, VICE JOE LEONARD, JR.
        SCOTT HUTCHINS, OF INDIANA, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF 
     AGRICULTURE FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS, VICE 
     CATHERINE E. WOTEKI.


                          DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

        WILLIAM BOOKLESS, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE PRINCIPAL DEPUTY 
     ADMINISTRATOR, NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, VICE 
     MADELYN R. CREEDON.


                         DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

        VERONICA DAIGLE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY 
     OF DEFENSE, VICE FREDERICK VOLLRATH, RESIGNED.


                DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

        JOSEPH BRUCE HAMILTON, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     OCTOBER 18, 2022, VICE DANIEL J. SANTOS, TERM EXPIRED.


                         DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

        THOMAS MCCAFFERY, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, VICE JONATHAN WOODSON, RESIGNED.


                DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

        JESSIE HILL ROBERSON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     OCTOBER 18, 2023. (REAPPOINTMENT)
        LISA VICKERS, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE DEFENSE 
     NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 
     18, 2021, VICE JOSEPH BRUCE HAMILTON, TERM EXPIRED.


              DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

        SETH DANIEL APPLETON, OF MISSOURI, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, VICE KATHERINE M. 
     O'REGAN.


                EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

        SPENCER BACHUS III, OF ALABAMA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED 
     STATES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 20, 2023, VICE PATRICIA M. 
     LOUI, TERM EXPIRED.


                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

        THELMA DRAKE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE FEDERAL TRANSIT 
     ADMINISTRATOR, VICE PETER M. ROGOFF, RESIGNED.


                       DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

        DINO FALASCHETTI, OF MONTANA, TO BE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF 
     FINANCIAL RESEARCH, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, FOR A TERM OF 
     SIX YEARS, VICE RICHARD B. BERNER, RESIGNED.


                  NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION

        RODNEY HOOD, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION BOARD FOR A TERM 
     EXPIRING AUGUST 2, 2023, VICE RICHARD T. METSGER, TERM 
     EXPIRED.


              DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

        ROBERT HUNTER KURTZ, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, VICE SANDRA 
     BROOKS HENRIQUEZ, RESIGNED.


                         DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

        JEFFREY NADANER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY 
     OF COMMERCE, VICE DAVID W. MILLS, RETIRED.


                       DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

        BIMAL PATEL, OF GEORGIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF 
     THE TREASURY, VICE CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL, RESIGNED.


                EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

        JUDITH DELZOPPO PRYOR, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED 
     STATES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 20, 2021, VICE LARRY W. 
     WALTHER, TERM EXPIRED.
        KIMBERLY A. REED, OF WEST VIRGINIA, TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE 
     EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     JANUARY 20, 2021, VICE FRED P. HOCHBERG, RESIGNED.
        CLAUDIA SLACIK, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD 
     OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES 
     FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 20, 2023, VICE SEAN ROBERT 
     MULVANEY, TERM EXPIRED.


                   CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

        ANN MARIE BUERKLE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A COMMISSIONER OF 
     THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF SEVEN 
     YEARS FROM OCTOBER 27, 2018. (REAPPOINTMENT)
        ANN MARIE BUERKLE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE CHAIRMAN OF THE 
     CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, VICE ELLIOT F. KAYE.


               METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY

        ALAN E. COBB, OF KANSAS, 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.


                       AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

        RICK A. DEARBORN, OF OKLAHOMA, TO BE A DIRECTOR OF THE 
     AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, VICE 
     JEFFREY R. MORELAND, TERM EXPIRED.


                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

        DIANA FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION. (NEW POSITION)


                          DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

        LANE GENATOWSKI, OF NEW YORK, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE 
     ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY-ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF 
     ENERGY, VICE ELLEN DUDLEY WILLIAMS.


                       AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

        JOSEPH RYAN GRUTERS, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A DIRECTOR OF THE 
     AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, VICE 
     ALBERT DICLEMENTE, TERM EXPIRED.


                  CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

        JANICE MIRIAM HELLREICH, OF HAWAII, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING 
     FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 31, 2024, VICE HOWARD ABEL 
     HUSOCK, TERM EXPIRED.


                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

        HEIDI R. KING, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE 
     NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, VICE MARK R. 
     ROSEKIND.


                  CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

        ROBERT A. MANDELL, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD 
     OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A 
     TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 31, 2022, VICE BRENT FRANKLIN NELSEN, 
     TERM EXPIRED.
        DON MUNCE, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF 
     DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A 
     TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 31, 2024, VICE LORETTA CHERYL SUTLIFF, 
     TERM EXPIRED.


                         DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

        BARRY LEE MYERS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF 
     COMMERCE FOR OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE, VICE KATHRYN D. SULLIVAN, 
     RESIGNED.


                  CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

        BRUCE M. RAMER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD 
     OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A 
     TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 31, 2024. (REAPPOINTMENT)


                      SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

        MICHELLE A. SCHULTZ, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF 
     THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD FOR THE TERM OF FIVE YEARS. 
     (NEW POSITION)


                       AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

        LEON A. WESTMORELAND, OF GEORGIA, TO BE A DIRECTOR OF THE 
     AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS. (NEW 
     POSITION)


               METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY

        WILLIAM SHAW MCDERMOTT, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A MEMBER 
     OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON 
     AIRPORTS AUTHORITY FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY 30, 2024, VICE 
     NINA MITCHELL WELLS, TERM EXPIRED.


                          DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

        RITA BARANWAL, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     SECRETARY OF ENERGY (NUCLEAR ENERGY), VICE PETER BRUCE LYONS, 
     RESIGNED.


                       DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

        SUSAN COMBS, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE 
     INTERIOR, VICE RHEA S. SUH, RESIGNED.


                          DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

        WILLIAM COOPER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE 
     DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, VICE STEVEN CROLEY, RESIGNED.

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        CHRISTOPHER FALL, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE 
     OFFICE OF SCIENCE, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, VICE CHERRY ANN 
     MURRAY.


               ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION

        AIMEE KATHRYN JORJANI, OF WISCONSIN, TO BE CHAIRMAN OF THE 
     ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     JANUARY 19, 2021, VICE MILFORD WAYNE DONALDSON, TERM EXPIRED.


                         DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

        JOHN FLEMING, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF 
     COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, VICE ROY K. J. WILLIAMS.


                       TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

        JOHN L. RYDER, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD 
     OF DIRECTORS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY FOR A TERM 
     EXPIRING MAY 18, 2021, VICE MICHAEL MCWHERTER, TERM EXPIRED.


                    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

        PETER C. WRIGHT, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE ASSISTANT 
     ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE, ENVIRONMENTAL 
     PROTECTION AGENCY, VICE MATHY STANISLAUS.


                     SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD

        MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 
     30, 2022, VICE ALAN L. COHEN, TERM EXPIRED.
        JASON J. FICHTNER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE A 
     MEMBER OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM 
     EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, VICE LANHEE J. CHEN, TERM 
     EXPIRED.


                 FEDERAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND

        JAMES B. LOCKHART III, OF CONNECTICUT, 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.


           FEDERAL OLD-AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE TRUST FUND

        JAMES B. LOCKHART III, OF CONNECTICUT, 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.


           FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND

        JAMES B. LOCKHART III, OF CONNECTICUT, 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.


                     SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

        DAVID FABIAN BLACK, OF NORTH DAKOTA, TO BE DEPUTY 
     COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 
     19, 2019, VICE CAROLYN W. COLVIN, TERM EXPIRED.
        DAVID FABIAN BLACK, OF NORTH DAKOTA, TO BE DEPUTY 
     COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 
     19, 2025. (REAPPOINTMENT)


                DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

        ELIZABETH DARLING, OF TEXAS, TO BE COMMISSIONER ON 
     CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
     SERVICES, VICE RAFAEL J. LOPEZ.


                       DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

        MICHAEL J. DESMOND, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE CHIEF COUNSEL FOR 
     THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND AN ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL 
     IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, VICE WILLIAM J. WILKINS.
        MICHAEL FAULKENDER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE KAREN DYNAN.


              UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

        AMY KARPEL, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE UNITED 
     STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION FOR THE REMAINDER OF 
     THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 16, 2020, VICE F. SCOTT KIEFF, 
     RESIGNED.


                         DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

        JEFFREY KESSLER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY 
     OF COMMERCE, VICE PAUL PIQUADO, RESIGNED.


                     SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

        ANDREW M. SAUL, OF NEW YORK, TO BE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL 
     SECURITY FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 19, 2019, VICE MICHAEL 
     J. ASTRUE, RESIGNED.
        ANDREW M. SAUL, OF NEW YORK, TO BE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL 
     SECURITY FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 19, 2025. 
     (REAPPOINTMENT)


              UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

        RANDOLPH J. STAYIN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION FOR A TERM 
     EXPIRING JUNE 16, 2026, VICE MEREDITH M. BROADBENT, TERM 
     EXPIRED.


                OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

        IRVING BAILEY, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF 
     DIRECTORS OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR 
     A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 17, 2021, VICE MATTHEW MAXWELL 
     TAYLOR KENNEDY, TERM EXPIRED.


                    MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

        ALEXANDER CRENSHAW, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION 
     FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS, VICE MARK GREEN, TERM EXPIRED.


                OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

        LOUIS DEJOY, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT 
     CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 17, 2020, VICE JAMES 
     M. DEMERS, TERM EXPIRED.


                    MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

        GEORGE M. MARCUS, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION 
     FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS, VICE MORTON H. HALPERIN, TERM 
     EXPIRED.
        SUSAN M. MCCUE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD 
     OF DIRECTORS OF THE MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION FOR A 
     TERM OF TWO YEARS. (REAPPOINTMENT)


           UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

        RICHARD C. PARKER, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 
     DEVELOPMENT, VICE T. CHARLES COOPER, RESIGNED.


                OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

        CHRISTOPHER P. VINCZE, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A MEMBER OF 
     THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT 
     CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 17, 2019, VICE TODD 
     A. FISHER, TERM EXPIRED.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        JOHN P. ABIZAID, OF NEVADA, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY 
     AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE 
     KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA.
        STEPHEN AKARD, OF INDIANA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF 
     FOREIGN MISSIONS, WITH THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR, VICE GENTRY O. 
     SMITH, RESIGNED.


           UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

        JOHN BARSA, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR 
     OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 
     VICE MARCELA ESCOBARI.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        PAMELA BATES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 
     UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC 
     COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT, WITH THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR.
        MARSHALL BILLINGSLEA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN UNDER 
     SECRETARY OF STATE (CIVILIAN SECURITY, DEMOCRACY, AND HUMAN 
     RIGHTS), VICE SARAH SEWALL, RESIGNED.
        LYNDA BLANCHARD, OF ALABAMA, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA.


                       INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION

        KIMBERLY BREIER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD 
     OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR A TERM 
     EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 20, 2020, VICE ADOLFO A. FRANCO, TERM 
     EXPIRED.


                             UNITED NATIONS

        ANDREW P. BREMBERG, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE REPRESENTATIVE OF 
     THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED 
     NATIONS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN GENEVA, WITH 
     THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        BRIAN J. BULATAO, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN UNDER SECRETARY OF 
     STATE (MANAGEMENT), VICE PATRICK FRANCIS KENNEDY.
        KATE MARIE BYRNES, OF FLORIDA, 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 MACEDONIA.


                    MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

        SEAN CAIRNCROSS, OF MINNESOTA, TO BE CHIEF EXECUTIVE 
     OFFICER, MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION, VICE DANA J. HYDE.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        JOSEPH CELLA, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY 
     AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE 
     REPUBLIC OF FIJI, AND TO SERVE CONCURRENTLY AND WITHOUT 
     ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AS AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND 
     PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE 
     REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI, THE REPUBLIC OF NAURU, THE KINGDOM OF 
     TONGA, AND TUVALU.


           UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

        MINA CHANG, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF 
     THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, VICE 
     JONATHAN NICHOLAS STIVERS.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        R. CLARKE COOPER, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY 
     OF STATE (POLITICAL-MILITARY AFFAIRS), VICE PUNEET TALWAR, 
     RESIGNED.


        INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND CANADA

        JANE L. CORWIN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE COMMISSIONER ON THE 
     PART OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT 
     COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND CANADA, VICE LANA POLLACK.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        EDWARD F. CRAWFORD, OF OHIO, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO IRELAND.
        ROBERT A. DESTRO, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY 
     OF STATE FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND LABOR, VICE TOMASZ 
     P. MALINOWSKI.
        JEFFREY L. EBERHARDT, OF WISCONSIN, A CAREER MEMBER OF THE 
     SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE, TO BE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 
     PRESIDENT FOR NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION, WITH THE RANK OF 
     AMBASSADOR.
        DAVID T. FISCHER, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO.
        MICHAEL J. FITZPATRICK, 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 ECUADOR.
        KENNETH S. GEORGE, OF TEXAS, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO THE ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF URUGUAY.
        JAMES S. GILMORE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE 
     TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE, 
     WITH THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR.
        BRETT P. GIROIR, OF TEXAS, TO BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 
     UNITED STATES ON THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE WORLD HEALTH 
     ORGANIZATION, VICE THOMAS FRIEDEN.
        JEFFREY ROSS GUNTER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF ICELAND.
        KENNETH A. HOWERY, OF TEXAS, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN.


                      TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

        DARRELL E. ISSA, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE 
     TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, VICE LEOCADIA IRINE ZAK.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        RONALD DOUGLAS JOHNSON, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF EL SALVADOR.
        DOUG MANCHESTER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS.
        LANA J. MARKS, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY 
     AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE 
     REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.
        RONALD MORTENSEN, OF UTAH, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF 
     STATE (POPULATION, REFUGEES, AND MIGRATION), VICE ANNE CLAIRE 
     RICHARD.
        W. PATRICK MURPHY, OF VERMONT, 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 KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA.


                    BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS

        MICHAEL PACK, OF MARYLAND, TO BE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
     OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE TERM OF THREE 
     YEARS. (NEW POSITION)


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        JOHN RAKOLTA, JR., OF MICHIGAN, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.
        LEANDRO RIZZUTO, OF NEW JERSEY, 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.

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                      INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

        MARK ROSEN, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE UNITED STATES EXECUTIVE 
     DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND FOR A TERM OF TWO 
     YEARS, VICE MARGRETHE LUNDSAGER, RESIGNED.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        DANIEL N. ROSENBLUM, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER MEMBER OF THE 
     SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND 
     PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE 
     REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN.
        DAVID SCHENKER, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     SECRETARY OF STATE (NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS), VICE ANNE W. 
     PATTERSON, RESIGNED.


        INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND CANADA

        ROBERT C. SISSON, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE COMMISSIONER ON THE 
     PART OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT 
     COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND CANADA, VICE DERETH BRITT 
     GLANCE.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        DAVID STILWELL, OF HAWAII, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF 
     STATE (EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS), VICE DANIEL R. 
     RUSSEL.


                              PEACE CORPS

        ALAN R. SWENDIMAN, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE DEPUTY 
     DIRECTOR OF THE PEACE CORPS, VICE CARLOS J. TORRES.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        DONALD R. TAPIA, OF ARIZONA, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO JAMAICA.
        KIP TOM, OF INDIANA, FOR THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR DURING HIS 
     TENURE OF SERVICE AS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED 
     NATIONS AGENCIES FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE.
        CHRISTINE J. TORETTI, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA.
        MATTHEW H. TUELLER, OF UTAH, 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 IRAQ.


        INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND CANADA

        LANCE V. YOHE, OF NORTH DAKOTA, TO BE COMMISSIONER ON THE 
     PART OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT 
     COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND CANADA, VICE RICHARD M. MOY.


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

        ADRIAN ZUCKERMAN, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE AMBASSADOR 
     EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
     AMERICA TO ROMANIA.


           NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

        KATHE HICKS ALBRECHT, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     JANUARY 26, 2024, VICE BRUCE R. SIEVERS, TERM EXPIRED.


                  PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION

        GORDON HARTOGENSIS, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE 
     PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF FIVE 
     YEARS, VICE W. THOMAS REEDER, JR., RESIGNED.


           NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

        CHARLES WICKSER BANTA, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 
     2022, VICE MARIA ROSARIO JACKSON, TERM EXPIRED.
        KEEGAN F. CALLANAN, OF VERMONT, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     JANUARY 26, 2024, VICE MANFREDI PICCOLOMINI, RESIGNED.
        DAVID ARMAND DEKEYSER, OF ALABAMA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     JANUARY 26, 2020, VICE DAWN HO DELBANCO, TERM EXPIRED.


                       LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

        ROBERT J. GREY, JR., OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A 
     TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2020. (REAPPOINTMENT)


           NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

        KIM R. HOLMES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL 
     COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 
     2022, VICE PAULA BARKER DUFFY, TERM EXPIRED.


             CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

        VICTORIA ANN HUGHES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND 
     COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 6, 2021. 
     (REAPPOINTMENT)


           NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

        MICHELLE ITCZAK, OF INDIANA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 
     2020, VICE IRVIN M. MAYFIELD, JR., TERM EXPIRED.
        PHYLLIS KAMINSKY, OF ARIZONA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     JANUARY 26, 2020, VICE ADELE LOGAN ALEXANDER, TERM EXPIRED.


                       LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

        ABIGAIL L. KUZMA, OF INDIANA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD 
     OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM 
     EXPIRING JULY 13, 2019, VICE CHARLES NORMAN WILTSE KECKLER, 
     RESIGNED.
        ABIGAIL L. KUZMA, OF INDIANA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD 
     OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM 
     EXPIRING JULY 13, 2022. (REAPPOINTMENT)
        JOHN G. LEVI, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF 
     DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM 
     EXPIRING JULY 13, 2020. (REAPPOINTMENT)


           NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

        BARBARA COLEEN LONG, OF MISSOURI, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 
     2022, VICE DEEPA GUPTA, TERM EXPIRED.


                       LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

        JOHN G. MALCOLM, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE A 
     MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES 
     CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2020, VICE MARTHA L. 
     MINOW, TERM EXPIRED.
        FRANK X. NEUNER, JR., OF LOUISIANA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A 
     TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2019, VICE SHARON L. BROWNE, RESIGNED.
        FRANK X. NEUNER, JR., OF LOUISIANA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A 
     TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2022. (REAPPOINTMENT)


             CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

        HEATHER REYNOLDS, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF 
     DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY 
     SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 14, 2021, VICE DEAN A. 
     REUTER, TERM EXPIRED.


                       LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

        GLORIA VALENCIA-WEBER, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE A MEMBER OF 
     THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR 
     A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2020. (REAPPOINTMENT)


           NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

        CARLETON VARNEY, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 
     2022, VICE PAUL W. HODES, TERM EXPIRED.
        JEAN M. YARBROUGH, OF MAINE, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     JANUARY 26, 2022, VICE MARTHA WAGNER WEINBERG, TERM EXPIRED.


            FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION

        WILLIAM I. ALTHEN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM 
     OF SIX YEARS EXPIRING AUGUST 30, 2024. (REAPPOINTMENT)


                          DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

        WILLIAM BEACH, OF KANSAS, TO BE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR 
     STATISTICS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, 
     VICE ERICA LYNN GROSHEN, TERM EXPIRED.


           NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

        MARY ANNE CARTER, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE CHAIRPERSON OF THE 
     NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, 
     VICE R. JANE CHU, RESIGNED.


                EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

        JANET DHILLON, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     JULY 1, 2022, VICE JENNY R. YANG, TERM EXPIRING.
        SHARON FAST GUSTAFSON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL 
     OF THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF 
     FOUR YEARS, VICE P. DAVID LOPEZ, RESIGNED.


                          DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

        JOHN LOWRY III, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF 
     LABOR FOR VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, VICE MICHAEL 
     HERMAN MICHAUD.
        SCOTT A. MUGNO, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     SECRETARY OF LABOR, VICE DAVID MORRIS MICHAELS.
        JOHN P. PALLASCH, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     SECRETARY OF LABOR, VICE PORTIA Y. WU.


            FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION

        MARCO M. RAJKOVICH, JR., OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A MEMBER OF 
     THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION FOR A 
     TERM OF SIX YEARS EXPIRING AUGUST 30, 2024, VICE ROBERT F. 
     COHEN, JR., TERM EXPIRED.


                          DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

        CHERYL MARIE STANTON, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO BE 
     ADMINISTRATOR OF THE WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF 
     LABOR, VICE DAVID WEIL, RESIGNED.


            FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION

        ARTHUR R. TRAYNOR III, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE 
     A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW 
     COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 30, 2022, VICE PATRICK 
     K. NAKAMURA, TERM EXPIRED.


                      UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

        RON A. BLOOM, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A GOVERNOR OF THE UNITED 
     STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2020, 
     VICE MICKEY D. BARNETT, TERM EXPIRED.


                    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

        WILLIAM BRYAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY FOR 
     SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE 
     L. REGINALD BROTHERS, JR., RESIGNED.


                     MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

        JULIA AKINS CLARK, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD FOR THE TERM OF SEVEN YEARS 
     EXPIRING MARCH 1, 2021, VICE ANNE MARIE WAGNER, TERM EXPIRED.


                    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

        JOSEPH V. CUFFARI, OF ARIZONA, TO BE INSPECTOR GENERAL, 
     DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE JOHN ROTH.


                      UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

        ROBERT M. DUNCAN, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A GOVERNOR OF THE 
     UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 
     2025. (REAPPOINTMENT)


                     MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

        DENNIS DEAN KIRK, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MERIT 
     SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD FOR THE TERM OF SEVEN YEARS EXPIRING 
     MARCH 1, 2023, VICE SUSAN TSUI GRUNDMANN, TERM EXPIRED.
        DENNIS DEAN KIRK, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHAIRMAN OF THE MERIT 
     SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD, VICE SUSAN TSUI GRUNDMANN.


                      UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

        ROMAN MARTINEZ IV, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A GOVERNOR OF THE 
     UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 
     2024, VICE JAMES C. MILLER III, TERM EXPIRED.


                     MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

        ANDREW F. MAUNZ, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MERIT 
     SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD FOR THE TERM OF SEVEN YEARS EXPIRING 
     MARCH 1, 2025, VICE MARK A. ROBBINS, TERM EXPIRED.


                      UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

        CALVIN R. TUCKER, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A GOVERNOR OF THE 
     UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 
     2023, VICE CAROLYN L. GALLAGHER, TERM EXPIRED.


                    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

        RONALD D. VITIELLO, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT 
     SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE SARAH R. SALDANA.


            OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE

        WILLIAM R. EVANINA, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE 
     NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY CENTER. (NEW 
     POSITION)


              PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD

        ADITYA BAMZAI, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE PRIVACY 
     AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 
     TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 29, 2020, VICE ELISEBETH COLLINS COOK, 
     RESIGNING.


                         DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

        SHANNON LEE GOESSLING, OF FLORIDA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE 
     VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, VICE 
     SUSAN B. CARBON.


              PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD

        TRAVIS LEBLANC, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE PRIVACY 
     AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING 
     JANUARY 29, 2022, VICE JAMES XAVIER DEMPSEY, TERM EXPIRED.


                    UNITED STATES PAROLE COMMISSION

        VIRGIL MADDEN, OF INDIANA, TO BE A COMMISSIONER OF THE 
     UNITED STATES PAROLE COMMISSION FOR A

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     TERM OF SIX YEARS, VICE PATRICIA CUSHWA, TERM EXPIRED.


                      FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

        JAMES E. TRAINOR III, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE 
     FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 30, 
     2023, VICE MATTHEW S. PETERSEN, TERM EXPIRED.


                      GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE

        ROBERT C. TAPELLA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE 
     GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE, VICE DAVITA VANCE-COOKS.


                     SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

        DAVID CHRISTIAN TRYON, OF OHIO, TO BE CHIEF COUNSEL FOR 
     ADVOCACY, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, VICE DARRYL L. 
     DEPRIEST, RESIGNED.