119th Congress Nominee record
Bryan Bedford
Latest nomination Department of Transportation
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Bryan Bedford’s aviation career includes airline executive roles and pilot-training initiatives. The FAA biography records his July 2025 swearing-in and describes his earlier work at Republic Airways and other carriers.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Bedford served as Republic Airways president and chief executive for 26 years; the FAA biography describes the airline’s 2018 launch of LIFT Academy during his tenure. [1]
- His earlier roles included chief executive positions at Mesaba and Business Express and chief financial officer positions at Phoenix Airline Services and West Air Airlines. [1]
Nomination history
PN55-6: Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Bryan Bedford
- Organization
- Department of Transportation
- Listed state
- Indiana
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 53–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 377.
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.
- Bryan Bedford — FAA administrator biography
Federal Aviation Administration. 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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