HELP Committee Advances DOL, ED Nominees

Senator Murray: “Each of these nominees are highly qualified and have the experience necessary to hit the ground running, and I hope they will be confirmed quickly so they can begin their service.”

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a mark-up to advance nominees to the Department of Education (ED), Department of Labor (DOL), and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC).

“As we continue to rebuild from this pandemic, it’s critically important we have committed individuals at our federal agencies who will support students and workers, ensuring we have a workforce and education system that works for everyone,” said Senator Murray in a statement. “Each of these nominees are highly qualified and have the experience necessary to hit the ground running, and I hope they will be confirmed quickly so they can begin their service.”

The HELP Committee advanced the nomination of Glenna Wright-Gallo to be Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the Department of Education by a vote of 14-8. In addition to every Democrat, Senators Collins (R-ME), Murkowski (R-AK), and Romney (R-UT) voted to advance the nomination.

The HELP Committee advanced the nomination of Christopher Williamson to be Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health at the Department of Labor by a voice vote.

The HELP Committee advanced the nomination of Mary Lu Jordan to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission by a voice vote.

The HELP Committee advanced the nomination of Timothy Baker to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission by a voice vote.

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