119th Congress Nominee record
Jane Lynch
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 3 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Jane Lynch is identified in her employer’s nomination coverage as Cissie Graham Lynch. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association describes her work as a senior adviser, spokesperson and host of the Fearless podcast before the international religious-freedom ambassadorship nomination.
Also recorded or identified as: Cissie Graham Lynch.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- BGEA’s September 2026 release says Lynch has worked with the association and Samaritan’s Purse since 2010, serving as a senior adviser and spokesperson. It identifies her as executive producer and host of Fearless. [1]
- The employer’s nomination article records service on the Executive Evangelical Advisory Board during the first Trump administration and links her to the September 2026 religious-freedom nomination. [2]
Role and nomination context
Nomination history
PN1273-15: Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom
Pending- Recorded name
- Jane Lynch
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- North Carolina
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What the sources establish
- Employer sources describe career history and the proposed role; expressions of support and claims of exceptional qualification were excluded.
- No appointment or successful policy outcome is inferred from the nomination.
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.
- Billy Graham Library to host Cissie Graham Lynch — employer biography
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Reviewed .
- Trump nominates Cissie Graham Lynch for international religious freedom role
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Reviewed .
- Nominations sent to the Senate
The White House. 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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