119th Congress Nominee record

David Fotouhi

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At a glance

David Fotouhi returned to EPA deputy leadership after environmental-law practice and earlier senior legal roles at the agency.

Summary sources: [1]

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • He previously served as acting general counsel and principal deputy general counsel and practiced environmental law as a Gibson Dunn partner. [1]
  • EPA lists a Vanderbilt B.A., Harvard J.D. and an Eighth Circuit clerkship for Raymond Gruender. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • EPA announced confirmation on June 10, 2025 and records his deputy-administrator oath on June 16. The deputy oversees day-to-day agency operations across program, regional and support offices. [2] [1]

Nomination history

PN13-6: Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

Confirmed
Recorded name
David Fotouhi
Organization
Environmental Protection Agency
Listed state
Virginia
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
53–41

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 41. Record Vote Number: 299.

Read PN13-6 on Congress.gov →

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. EPA Deputy Administrator — David Fotouhi

    Environmental Protection Agency. Reviewed .

  2. Senate Confirms David Fotouhi, June 10, 2025

    Environmental Protection Agency. Reviewed .

Understanding these records

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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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