119th Congress Nominee record

Adam Sleeper

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At a glance

Adam Sleeper's legal experience includes federal prosecution in the Virgin Islands, appellate leadership, judicial clerkships and private practice. DOJ's 2025 oath announcement describes his work in several roles within the same district before his appointment as United States attorney.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Adam F. Sleeper.

Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Earlier Virgin Islands prosecution roles included line prosecutor, appellate chief, first assistant U.S. attorney and acting U.S. attorney. [1]
  • Clerked for District Judge Curtis Gómez and Tenth Circuit Judge Joel Carson III, and worked at an international law firm's Boston office. [1]
  • Received a Cornell law degree and Connecticut College bachelor's degree, both cum laude, according to DOJ's announcement. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • DOJ announced that he took the oath on October 16, 2025, following Senate confirmation on October 7; Chief District Judge Robert Molloy administered the oath. [1]

Nomination history

PN141-36: United States Attorney for the District of the Virgin Islands

Confirmed
Recorded name
Adam Sleeper
Organization
Department of Justice
Listed state
Virgin Islands
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
51–47

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.

Read PN141-36 on Congress.gov →

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed . These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

  1. Adam Sleeper Takes Oath as U.S. Attorney, October 16, 2025

    U.S. Department of Justice. Reviewed .

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