119th Congress Nominee record
Harry Kumar
Latest nomination Department of Commerce
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Harry Kumar's Senate-published biography connects legal practice, congressional work, Commerce legislative affairs and private-sector government relations. His Commerce office page identifies the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs portfolio.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The nominee questionnaire records Texas A&M political-science graduation in 2010 and a Texas Tech law degree in 2013. [1]
- It records legislative counsel work for Representative Randy Weber in 2015-2017 and legislative-assistant work for Senator Marco Rubio in 2017-2019. [1]
- It records Commerce legislative-affairs service in 2019-2021 and Li-Cycle government relations in 2021-2025. [1]
Role and nomination context
- Commerce describes the office as a point of contact for Congress and state, local and tribal governments seeking department programs, information and briefings. [2]
Nomination history
PN26-26: Assistant Secretary of Commerce
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Harry Kumar
- Organization
- Department of Commerce
- Listed state
- New York
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 53–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655.
What the sources establish
- Questionnaire career entries are the nominee's submitted account; private achievements are not independently inferred.
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.
- Commerce nominations hearing: Harry Kumar biography and questionnaire
U.S. Government Publishing Office. Reviewed .
- Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
U.S. Department of Commerce. 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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