[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 578, 
457, 607, 608, 609, 610, and 611; that the Senate vote on the 
nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; that the 
motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that 
the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action.
  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
nominations en bloc.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and 
consent to the following nominations en bloc: Calendar No. 578, 
Calendar No. 457, Calendar No. 607, Calendar No. 608, Calendar No. 609, 
Calendar No. 610, and Calendar No. 611?
  The nominations were confirmed en bloc as follows:


                       IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

       Stephan A. Lang, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior 
     Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be U.S. 
     Coordinator for International Communications and Information 
     Policy, with the rank of Ambassador.


                 IN THE MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

       Henry J. Kerner, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Merit 
     Systems Protection Board for the term of seven years expiring 
     March 1, 2030, vice Tristan Lynn Leavitt, term expired.


                   IN THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

       Daniel B. Maffei, of New York, to be a Federal Maritime 
     Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2027. 
     (Reappointment)

       Rebecca F. Dye, of North Carolina, to be a Federal Maritime 
     Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2025. 
     (Reappointment)


                  IN THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

       Patrick John Fuchs, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the 
     Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring January 14, 
     2029. (Reappointment)


              IN THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

       Jennifer L. Homendy, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the 
     National Transportation Safety Board for a term of three 
     years. (Reappointment)

       Jennifer L. Homendy, of Virginia, to be a Member of the 
     National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring 
     December 31, 2029. (Reappointment)

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