119th Congress Nominee record

Brent Sadler

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At a glance

Brent Sadler is a naval-policy researcher whose earlier career included submarine service and military diplomacy. The Congressional Record separately documents the May 6, 2025 withdrawal of his Maritime Administration nomination.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Also recorded or identified as: Brent D. Sadler.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Heritage’s August 2020 announcement describes a 26-year Navy career and retirement that year at the rank of captain. [1]
  • That announcement identifies submarine service, a defense-and-naval attaché assignment in Malaysia, and maritime-strategy work at U.S. Pacific Command. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The May 6, 2025 Congressional Record places Sadler’s Maritime Administration nomination under withdrawals, rather than confirmations. [2]

Nomination history

PN55-39: Administrator of the Maritime Administration

Withdrawn
Recorded name
Brent Sadler
Organization
Department of Transportation
Listed state
Virginia
Received
Latest action

Latest recorded action

Received message of withdrawal of nomination from the President.

Read PN55-39 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. Heritage welcomes Brent Sadler, August 3, 2020

    The Heritage Foundation. Reviewed .

  2. Congressional Record — Senate, May 6, 2025, S2787 (PDF)

    U.S. Government Publishing Office. 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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