119th Congress Nominee record
Erich Hernandez-Baquero
Latest nomination Department of Defense
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Erich Hernandez-Baquero’s background combines Air Force and National Reconnaissance Office acquisition work with commercial space systems. His official biography identifies him as the Air Force assistant secretary for space acquisition and integration.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Erich D. Hernandez-Baquero.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The biography lists an Air Force Academy B.S. in Physics in 1994, Rochester Institute of Technology Ph.D. in Imaging Science in 2000 and Industrial College of the Armed Forces M.S. in National Resource Strategy in 2012. [1]
- His prior work included NRO ground-enterprise leadership and Raytheon space intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The Air Force announcement records Senate confirmation on August 7, 2026 and a swearing-in ceremony on August 24. The role oversees space-system acquisition and integration, rather than every Air Force acquisition program. [2]
Nomination history
PN931-4: Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Erich Hernandez-Baquero
- Organization
- Department of Defense
- Listed state
- Florida
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 225.
What the sources establish
- Military-school courses and joint-staff study are not listed as additional degrees. Direct biography reopening was unavailable; official indexed content was reviewed.
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.
- Erich D. Hernandez-Baquero: official biography, September 2026
United States Air Force. Reviewed .
- August 24, 2026 space acquisition swearing-in
Air Force Public Affairs. 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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