119th Congress Nominee record

Laken Rapier

Latest nomination African Development Foundation

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Nomination snapshot

At a glance

Official notices identify Laken Rapier of Texas as a nominee to the African Development Foundation's board. The reviewed sources establish the nomination context but do not independently resolve a career biography.

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 January 13, 2026 presidential notice specifies a board term ending September 27, 2027. [1]
  • The Senate committee's earlier nomination list specifies September 22, 2027 for the 2025 submission. The two notices are preserved rather than silently reconciled. [2]

Role and nomination context

  • These are nominations to the foundation's board of directors. The notices do not establish service as a USAID administrator or federal executive. [1] [2]

Nomination history

PN730-55: Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 27, 2027

Pending
Recorded name
Laken Rapier
Organization
African Development Foundation
Listed state
Texas
Received
Latest action

Latest recorded action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations as requested by Senator Murphy.

Read PN730-55 on Congress.gov →

PN29-2: Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2027

Returned
Recorded name
Laken Rapier
Organization
African Development Foundation
Listed state
Texas
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.

Read PN29-2 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • A primary biography and education record were not found.
  • The listed term-ending date changes between submissions.

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.

  1. Nominations Sent to the Senate, January 13, 2026

    The White House. Reviewed .

  2. Nominations: Laken Rapier, PN29-2

    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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