Francis Brooke

At a glance

Francis Brooke’s economic-policy career includes White House and congressional staff leadership and Treasury international-affairs work. Treasury’s current biography identifies him as deputy secretary and records Senate confirmation in August 2026.

Summary sources: [1]

Career and documented accomplishments

• The biography identifies Northwestern University graduation, without specifying an exact degree, and nearly four years as policy director for House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. [1]
• He previously served as National Economic Council deputy director and in White House energy, environment, transportation and infrastructure policy, then as Treasury’s international trade and development assistant secretary and acting international-affairs undersecretary. [1]

Role and nomination context

• His September 2026 remarks describe the deputy secretary as Treasury’s chief operating officer with policy and operational responsibilities. Those duties are distinct from his earlier assistant-secretary and acting-undersecretary work. [2] [1]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Francis Brooke: Deputy Secretary biography

   Department of the Treasury. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. September 22, 2026 Treasury Market Conference remarks

   Department of the Treasury. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.