119th Congress Nominee record
Andrew Hughes
Latest nomination Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Andrew Hughes’s earlier roles connect housing-department operations, nonprofit leadership and federal relations. HUD’s official biography documents his work as chief of staff under two secretaries and his education at Texas Tech.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Andrew D. Hughes.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- HUD’s biography records chief-of-staff service under Secretary Ben Carson and later Secretary Scott Turner. [1]
- After his service under Carson, Hughes co-founded the American Cornerstone Institute and served as its chief executive officer. [1]
- His background includes the University of Texas System Office of Federal Relations and an honors B.A. in public relations from Texas Tech. [1]
Role and nomination context
- HUD describes the deputy secretary’s work as managing the department’s day-to-day operations. [1]
Nomination history
PN26-20: Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Andrew Hughes
- Organization
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Listed state
- Texas
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number: 303.
What the sources establish
- HUD's June 11 announcement says 'today' while its biography dates Senate confirmation to June 10; no confirmation date is inferred from that announcement wording.
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.
- Andrew D. Hughes, Deputy Secretary
Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
PN means presidential nomination. Each numbered record tracks a proposal sent to the Senate.
A Senate confirmation approves a nomination; it is not proof of current tenure or an appointment taking effect. These entries show received dates and the latest recorded action, rather than a complete legislative action timeline.
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