119th Congress Nominee record
Brett Matsumoto
Latest nomination Department of Labor
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- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Brett Matsumoto is an economist whose research concerns inflation and consumption measurement. The Bureau of Labor Statistics biography records his August 11, 2026 start as its 17th commissioner.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- His federal experience includes research positions at BLS and service as a senior economist on the White House Council of Economic Advisers. [1]
- Matsumoto earned his economics doctorate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and undergraduate degrees in economics, philosophy and history at the University of Delaware. [1]
Nomination history
PN961-7: Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Brett Matsumoto
- Organization
- Department of Labor
- Listed state
- Maryland
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 225.
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.
- Brett Matsumoto — commissioner biography
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
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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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