119th Congress Nominee record
Glen Smith
Latest nomination Department of Agriculture
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Glen Smith brings farming and federal agricultural-finance experience to Rural Development. FCA describes him as a fifth-generation farmer from Atlantic, Iowa, appointed to its board in 2017 and serving as chairman and chief executive from 2019 to 2022.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Glen R. Smith.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- FCA records Smith's board appointment in 2017 and chairman/CEO service from 2019 to 2022. [1]
- FCA also records his chairmanship of the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation board beginning in January 2025. [1]
- USDA records his swearing-in as Under Secretary for Rural Development on August 21, 2026. [2]
Role and nomination context
- USDA Rural Development uses loans, grants and loan guarantees for rural infrastructure, businesses, health care, housing and other community needs. [2]
Nomination history
PN730-59: Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Glen Smith
- Organization
- Department of Agriculture
- Listed state
- Iowa
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 225.
PN246-14: Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development
Returned- Recorded name
- Glen Smith
- Organization
- Department of Agriculture
- Listed state
- Iowa
- 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
- Agency assessments of successful policies are not treated as independently measured personal achievements.
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.
- Glen Smith departs FCA for USDA, August 24, 2026
Farm Credit Administration. Reviewed .
- Under Secretary Glen Smith visits Viroqua
USDA Rural Development. 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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