119th Congress Nominee record
Eric Meyer
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Eric Meyer’s December 2025 nomination statement describes twenty-four years in the Foreign Service and an Oslo posting at that time. The Senate hearing identifies him as a career Senior Foreign Service member proposed for the Sri Lanka ambassadorship.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- His statement explicitly identifies the Foreign Service career and Oslo assignment, distinguishing the diplomat from unrelated people sharing his name. [1]
Role and nomination context
- Meyer proposed prioritizing U.S. citizen safety, maritime security, commercial ties and interagency leadership. These are nomination-stage plans rather than proof of completed policy outcomes or arrival in Sri Lanka. [1]
Nomination history
PN730-48: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Eric Meyer
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- California
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 46–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.
PN380-2: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Returned- Recorded name
- Eric Meyer
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- California
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
What the sources establish
- The reviewed statement does not provide academic credentials or verify an oath or credential-presentation date.
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.
- Opening statement of Eric Meyer, December 11, 2025
Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Reviewed .
- December 11, 2025 hearing — Eric Meyer for Sri Lanka
Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 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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