119th Congress Nominee record

David LaCerte

Latest nomination Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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2 nomination records
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Nomination snapshot

At a glance

David LaCerte entered FERC with state and federal administrative leadership, energy-law experience and Marine Corps service.

Summary sources: [2]

Also recorded or identified as: David A. LaCerte.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Earlier roles included senior work at the Office of Personnel Management, acting managing director of the Chemical Safety Board and Louisiana cabinet secretary. [2]
  • He holds a Nicholls State University B.A. and an LSU law degree. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • He first took the oath on October 27, 2025 for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026. FERC reports Senate confirmation of his renewed term on May 18, 2026, extending it through June 30, 2031. [2]

Nomination history

PN786-8: Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2031

Confirmed
Recorded name
David LaCerte
Organization
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Listed state
Louisiana
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
46–43

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.

Read PN786-8 on Congress.gov →

PN416-7: Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026

Confirmed
Recorded name
David LaCerte
Organization
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Listed state
Louisiana
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 PN416-7 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. Commissioner David A. LaCerte

    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Reviewed .

  2. David LaCerte Confirmed for Second Term, May 18, 2026

    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 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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