119th Congress Nominee record
Joseph Burkhalter
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 3 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Joseph Burkhalter’s background includes Georgia public service, real-estate development and overseas work in the legal sector. His June 2026 Moldova nomination statement recounts that experience. Moldova’s presidency identifies him as Joseph Mark Burkhalter and records receiving his ambassadorial credentials on September 30, 2026.
Also recorded or identified as: Joseph Mark Burkhalter; J. Mark Burkhalter.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- His Senate statement describes earlier congressional staff work, building a real-estate business, Georgia legislative leadership and subsequent overseas work with two law firms. [1]
- The earlier White House archive describes J. Mark Burkhalter’s 18 years in the Georgia General Assembly and Dentons public-policy advisory work. This is historical career context, separate from the Moldova appointment. [2]
Role and nomination context
- His Moldova hearing priorities include protecting U.S. citizens, commercial and energy cooperation and regional diplomacy. These hearing commitments do not establish completed ambassadorial outcomes. [1]
- The host-country presidency’s credentials record establishes an additional diplomatic milestone beyond a U.S. nomination or committee vote. [3]
Nomination history
PN1022-9: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Joseph Burkhalter
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Georgia
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 225.
What the sources establish
- The Moldova presidency’s Romanian announcement is summarized only for the named ambassador and credentials event.
- The 2020 Norway proposal is separate from the 2026 Moldova appointment. Its historical career wording is not presented as current employment.
- No education details, length of speaker tenure or policy outcomes are inferred from the reviewed statement.
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.
- Joseph Burkhalter: June 25, 2026 Moldova nomination statement
U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reviewed .
- May 2020 J. Mark Burkhalter career description for Norway proposal
The White House archive. Reviewed .
- September 30, 2026 credentials received from Joseph Mark Burkhalter
Presidency of the Republic of Moldova. 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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