119th Congress Nominee record
Cheryl Mason
Latest nomination Department of Veterans Affairs
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Cheryl Mason’s career includes veterans’ appeals, military-support administration and legal practice. VA OIG’s biography documents her earlier leadership and August 4, 2025 swearing-in as inspector general.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Cheryl L. Mason.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Mason chaired the Board of Veterans’ Appeals from 2017 to 2022; the agency reports that the board reduced its legacy-claims-and-appeals inventory during that period. [1]
- Her earlier work included establishing an education program for service members and families in Germany and managing U.S. Air Forces in Europe support programs. [1]
- She earned her undergraduate degree at Ohio Northern University and her law degree at Creighton. [1]
Nomination history
PN141-30: Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Cheryl Mason
- Organization
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Listed state
- North Carolina
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 53–45
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 461.
PN26-29: Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection)
Withdrawn- Recorded name
- Cheryl Mason
- Organization
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Listed state
- North Carolina
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Received message of withdrawal of nomination from the President.
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.
- Cheryl L. Mason — inspector-general biography
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General. 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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