Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH, received bipartisan support from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee on Wednesday on her nomination for CDC director.
Senators voted 13-10 in favor of advancing Schwartz’s nomination to the full senate, with all Republican members voting yes, along with Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine.
The committee voted 12-11 along party lines to advance the nomination of Sean G. Kaufman, MPH, to serve as assistant secretary for preparedness and response at HHS.
Both candidates will now be considered by the full senate for confirmation. Republicans control the Senate, and nominees only need a simple majority to be confirmed.
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Nominations, S. 5038, S. 5046, S. 2511, S. 3010, S. 3589, S. 4097, S. 4689, S. 3333, S. 4965, and S. 3097. Senate HELP Committee. July 30, 2026.
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