119th Congress Nominee record

Brian Barber

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At a glance

Brian Barber’s legal background includes local prosecution and city-court service in Louisiana. The Marshals Service biography records his May 22, 2026 swearing-in for the Western District of Louisiana.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Brian H. Barber.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • His earlier positions included Caddo Parish prosecutor, Shreveport assistant city attorney and chief city prosecutor, and chief judge of Shreveport City Court. [1]
  • Barber earned his law degree from the University of Mississippi and a science bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The district marshal’s responsibilities include judicial security, fugitive investigations, prisoner operations, asset forfeiture and service of process. [1]

Nomination history

PN730-5: United States Marshal for the Western District of Louisiana

Confirmed
Recorded name
Brian Barber
Organization
Department of Justice
Listed state
Louisiana
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
46–43

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.

Read PN730-5 on Congress.gov →

PN616-1: United States Marshal for the Western District of Louisiana

Returned
Recorded name
Brian Barber
Organization
Department of Justice
Listed state
Louisiana
Received
Latest action

Latest recorded action

Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

Read PN616-1 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. Brian H. Barber — U.S. marshal biography

    U.S. Marshals Service. 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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