David Foley, Jr.

At a glance

David Foley Jr.'s trade-commission career follows intellectual-property policy, federal civil litigation and military acquisition-law work.

Summary sources: [1]

Career and documented accomplishments

• He previously advised House Judiciary on intellectual property and worked at the Patent and Trademark Office, Justice's Civil Division and the commission's administrative-law-judge office. [1]
• His agency biography lists Air Force Reserve captain and judge-advocate service. [1]
• His degrees are Georgia Tech electrical-engineering B.S., National Intelligence University science-and-technology-intelligence master's and Cornell J.D. [1]

Role and nomination context

• USITC records July 16, 2026 confirmation and August 17 oath for a term ending June 16, 2032. The commission investigates trade injury and intellectual-property import matters and provides independent trade analysis. [2] [1]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Commissioner David Foley Jr.

   United States International Trade Commission. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. David Foley Jr. Sworn In, August 17, 2026

   United States International Trade Commission. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.