119th Congress Nominee record

David Peters

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At a glance

David Peters’ export-enforcement background includes Marine Corps legal service and Justice Department prosecution.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • He worked in the Eastern Virginia U.S. Attorney’s office and DOJ’s Criminal Fraud Section, handling export-control and other criminal cases. [1] [2]
  • He graduated from Colgate in 2005 and earned a William & Mary law degree in 2008. The House hearing biography also identifies D.C. Court of Appeals clerkship work after active-duty service. [2]

Role and nomination context

  • His February 24, 2026 House testimony describes BIS enforcement of dual-use export controls, meaning technologies that may have civilian and military applications, and antiboycott laws. [3] [2]

Nomination history

PN129-11: Assistant Secretary of Commerce

Confirmed
Recorded name
David Peters
Organization
Department of Commerce
Listed state
Virginia
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 PN129-11 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. Prepared Statement of David Peters, June 12, 2025

    Senate Banking Committee. Reviewed .

  2. Assistant Secretary David Peters — Witness Biography (PDF)

    House Foreign Affairs Committee. Reviewed .

  3. Strengthening Export Control Enforcement, February 24, 2026 (PDF)

    Department of Commerce. 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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