119th Congress Nominee record
James Caggy
Latest nomination Department of Defense
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
James Caggy’s Senate statement describes an Army infantry career followed by technology-sector leadership and advice to the Strategic Capabilities Office. His nomination concerns Mission Capabilities, rather than the distinct manpower portfolio discussed alongside it in committee records.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: James R. Caggy.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Caggy told the committee that he served more than a decade as an Army infantry officer, including combat deployments in Afghanistan and the Middle East. [1]
- He described subsequent technology leadership involving cloud computing, analytics and artificial intelligence for military users. His most recent cited government work was technical advice to the Strategic Capabilities Office on rapid prototyping for the joint force. [1]
Role and nomination context
- In the October 2025 statement, his proposed priorities were faster prototyping, stronger testing and development pipelines, and work with emerging defense technology firms. These are hearing commitments, rather than independently verified implementation results. [1]
Nomination history
PN379-4: Assistant Secretary of Defense
Confirmed- Recorded name
- James Caggy
- Organization
- Department of Defense
- 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
- The testimony supplies career context but not a full education or private-sector employer chronology. No unverified employer names or performance claims were added.
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 James R. Caggy (PDF)
Senate Committee on Armed Services. 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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