Senate HELP Committee advances Trump’s CDC, ASPR, Labor secretary nominees
Summary
The Senate HELP Committee voted 12-10 to advance President Donald Trump’s nominees for key health and labor positions. This includes the nomination of Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and nominees for the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and Labor Secretary roles.Key Facts
- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee considered several nominees from President Trump.
- The committee approved advancing Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC.
- The vote count was 12 in favor and 10 against for Schwartz’s nomination.
- Other nominees for the ASPR and Labor Secretary positions were also moved forward.
- These nominees will now proceed to the full Senate for confirmation votes.
- The CDC directs public health disease control and prevention in the U.S.
- The ASPR focuses on preparing and responding to health emergencies.
- The Labor Secretary oversees federal labor laws and workforce programs.
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