119th Congress Nominee record
Brian Cavanaugh
Latest nomination Department of Homeland Security
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Brian Cavanaugh’s homeland-security background includes emergency services, FEMA, the National Security Council and federal budgeting. His June 2026 nomination statement connects that experience to the department’s management portfolio.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
Role and nomination context
- His statement describes the management office as providing personnel, resources, systems and infrastructure that support frontline operations. [1]
Nomination history
PN901-2: Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Brian Cavanaugh
- Organization
- Department of Homeland Security
- 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.
What the sources establish
- Career details are attributed to Cavanaugh’s prepared statement.
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.
- Prepared statement of Brian Cavanaugh, June 17, 2026
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 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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