119th Congress Nominee record

David Barker

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At a glance

David Barker's higher-education background combines economics teaching with service on Iowa's public-university governing board.

Summary sources: [1]

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Education's nominee biography lists an economics doctorate from Chicago and teaching at Chicago and Iowa. [1]
  • The May 2025 announcement describes six years on the Iowa Board of Regents, which oversees the state's public universities. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The Senate records October 7, 2025 confirmation as assistant secretary for postsecondary education. An Education June 2026 announcement identifies him serving in that role, whose work includes accreditation and postsecondary grant policy. [2] [3] [1]

Nomination history

PN141-6: Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, Department of Education

Confirmed
Recorded name
David Barker
Organization
Department of Education
Listed state
Iowa
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
51–47

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.

Read PN141-6 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • The nominee biography does not provide earlier degree titles or a complete dated career chronology.

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. Education Celebrates David Barker's Nomination, May 9, 2025

    Department of Education. Reviewed .

  2. Nominations Confirmed — PN141-6

    United States Senate. Reviewed .

  3. Assistant Secretary David Barker in New Mexico, June 4, 2026

    Department of Education. 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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