Finance Committee Advances ITC Nominations

Finance Committee Advances ITC Nominations

Washington, D.C.-The U.S. Senate Finance Committee advanced the nominations of Brett Doyle by a vote of 21-6; David Foley, Jr. by a vote of 21-6; Peter-Anthony Pappas by a vote of 21-6; Bartholomew Thanhauser by a vote of 27-0; and Samuel Negatu by a vote of 25-2, each to be a Commissioner of the International Trade Commission.

Following the vote, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the statement below:

"I commend the Committee's action and congratulate each nominee.

"The International Trade Commission's work to investigate unfair trade practices and provide Congress and the Administration with quality analysis of trade issues is critical, and a full slate of Commissioners will help it accomplish those missions.

"I am confident in each nominee's ability to serve Americans' best interest and look forward to their confirmation by the full Senate."

Executive session information can be found HERE.

Read Chairman Crapo's full statement at the nomination hearing HERE, and his statement at the executive session HERE.