119th Congress Nominee record

David Wright

Latest nomination Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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At a glance

David Wright’s nuclear-regulatory background includes South Carolina utility regulation, energy consulting and NRC commission service.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: David A. Wright.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • The NRC’s July 2025 biography identifies South Carolina Public Service Commission service from 2004 to 2013 and leadership of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners in 2011–2012. [1]
  • It records earlier municipal and South Carolina legislative service, energy-and-water consulting through Wright Directions, and a Clemson bachelor’s degree in political science. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The biography describes NRC service from May 2018 through June 2025 and a renewed term ending June 30, 2030. NRC’s January 8, 2026 announcement separately states he would remain a commissioner after a change of chairman. [1] [2]

Nomination history

PN345-20: Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Confirmed
Recorded name
David Wright
Organization
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Listed state
South Carolina
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
50–39

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 39. Record Vote Number: 439.

Read PN345-20 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. David A. Wright — NRC Biography, July 2025 (PDF)

    Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Reviewed .

  2. NRC Chairman Announcement, January 8, 2026 (PDF)

    Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Reviewed .

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