119th Congress Nominee record
Jared Novelly
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 3 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Jared Novelly’s Senate hearing describes international-business experience and study in the United States and Australia. His proposed diplomatic portfolio combines New Zealand with concurrent responsibilities for Samoa, the Cook Islands and Niue.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- In his hearing introduction, Senator Eric Schmitt identified Novelly as a St. Louis native and St. Louis University graduate with a master’s degree from the University of Technology Sydney. The introduction described business work in the United States and abroad. [1]
Role and nomination context
- Novelly’s March 2026 statement proposed three priorities: cooperation across the Pacific, defense ties with New Zealand and opportunities for U.S. businesses. These are nomination commitments, not demonstrated diplomatic outcomes. [2]
- The same hearing identifies the concurrent ambassadorial responsibilities for New Zealand, Samoa, the Cook Islands and Niue. The posts are presented together as the nomination specifies. [3]
Nomination history
PN730-50: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to New Zealand, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Independent State of Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Niue
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Jared Novelly
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Missouri
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 46–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.
PN62: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to New Zealand, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Independent State of Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Niue
Returned- Recorded name
- Jared Novelly
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Missouri
- 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
- The accessible introduction supplies broad business and education context, but not a complete employer chronology. Statements supporting the nominee were not adopted as independent assessments of qualification.
- No current diplomatic 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.
- March 5, 2026 nominations hearing transcript (PDF)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reviewed .
- Opening statement of Jared Novelly, March 5, 2026
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reviewed .
- March 5, 2026 nominations hearing
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. 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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