119th Congress Nominee record
Joshua Harris
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 3 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Joshua Harris is a career diplomat with earlier work on North Africa, Iraq and regional security. His September 2026 Malaysia testimony describes 23 years in the Foreign Service and recent leadership of the U.S. mission in Baghdad. The committee reports his ambassadorial confirmation by unanimous consent on September 30, 2026.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- State’s archived biography records North Africa deputy-assistant-secretary duties, National Security Council work, Libya embassy leadership and assignments in Slovenia, Iraq and Croatia. [1]
- The biography identifies Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service and the London School of Economics as educational institutions. Specific degree levels and years are not supplied. [1]
- The later testimony’s Baghdad and Foreign Service experience connects the Malaysia nominee to the earlier diplomat’s specialized regional career. [2] [1]
Role and nomination context
- His Malaysia hearing priorities include citizen protection, economic ties, maritime security and countering criminal scam networks. These are proposed ambassadorial responsibilities rather than verified completed outcomes. [2]
Nomination history
PN1201-4: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Joshua Harris
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Maryland
- Recorded qualification
- Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
What the sources establish
- The archived biography’s present-tense North Africa title is treated as historical rather than current tenure.
- Hearing claims about individual diplomatic results and commercial totals are not independently verified.
- Confirmation does not establish an oath or arrival date.
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.
- Joshua Harris: archived State career biography
U.S. Department of State. Reviewed .
- Joshua Harris: September 16, 2026 Malaysia statement
U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reviewed .
- October 1, 2026 report of ten ambassadorial confirmations
U.S. 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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