119th Congress Nominee record
Keith Heffern
Latest nomination Department of State
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- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Keith Heffern's Gabon nomination identifies him as a career Senior Foreign Service officer. His hearing statement describes proposed mission priorities but does not provide a full biography.
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 nomination identifies Virginia and the Senior Foreign Service rank of Minister-Counselor. [1]
Role and nomination context
- His statement prioritizes protecting Americans, developing commercial relationships and strengthening security cooperation in Gabon. These are proposed responsibilities, not completed achievements. [2]
Nomination history
PN1255-9: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Gabonese Republic
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Keith Heffern
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Virginia
- 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
- Education and detailed assignment history remain unverified for this specific 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.
- Nominations, Keith Heffern PN1255-9
Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Reviewed .
- Opening Statement of Keith Heffern, September 16, 2026
Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 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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