119th Congress Nominee record
John Coale
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
John Coale of Maryland was nominated on September 28, 2026 as Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs with ambassador rank and status. The Senate committee’s entry corroborates that proposed office. A verified primary career biography remains a research gap, so the profile does not attribute other John Coale records or negotiation results to this name group.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
This page groups records under the exact name in the snapshot. A shared name alone does not verify a career biography or establish that every record concerns the same person.
Documented background and nomination facts
- The committee lists PN1366-1 as received on September 28, 2026. That establishes a nomination, not a completed Senate confirmation or appointment. [1]
Role and nomination context
- State’s historical description explains that the office coordinates diplomatic engagement on overseas hostage cases and works with the interagency Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell. Its broader mission also covers support for families and wrongful-detention recovery. These office responsibilities are distinct from a nominee’s accomplishments. [2]
Nomination history
PN1366-1: Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, with the rank and status of Ambassador
Pending- Recorded name
- John Coale
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Maryland
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What the sources establish
- No accessible primary nominee biography, degree history or full employment chronology was found.
- Historical office descriptions are role context, not a current personnel roster.
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.
- John Coale: PN1366-1 nomination entry
U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reviewed .
- About the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
U.S. Department of State. 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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