119th Congress Nominee record
James Gadwood
Latest nomination Department of the Treasury
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
James Gadwood’s Senate statement identifies a tax-law career at Miller & Chevalier before his IRS Chief Counsel nomination. His testimony focused on legal guidance for taxpayers, consistent application of tax law and representation of the IRS.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: James R. Gadwood; Jim Gadwood.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- In September 2026 testimony, Gadwood said he had worked as a tax lawyer at Miller & Chevalier for the preceding ten years. The statement uses the fuller name James R. Gadwood. [1]
- His stated priorities included timely guidance, principled legal advice and effective legal representation. These were commitments made during the nomination hearing, rather than evidence of completed administrative results. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The IRS describes its chief counsel as the commissioner’s principal legal adviser on interpretation, administration and enforcement of tax laws, supplying guidance to the IRS, Treasury and taxpayers. The position requires presidential appointment with Senate advice and consent. [2]
Nomination history
PN1098-3: Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury
Pending- Recorded name
- James Gadwood
- Organization
- Department of the Treasury
- Listed state
- Maryland
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 958. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
What the sources establish
- The accessible official statement does not supply a complete education or earlier employment chronology. No current IRS tenure is inferred from the hearing alone.
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.
- Statement of James R. Gadwood
Senate Committee on Finance. Reviewed .
- Office of Chief Counsel at a glance
Internal Revenue Service. 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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