119th Congress Nominee record
Laura DiBella
Latest nomination Federal Maritime Commission
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Laura DiBella's background combines Florida economic-development leadership with port administration and maritime-industry advocacy. The Federal Maritime Commission identifies her as a commissioner and its designated chair.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- She earned a University of Florida B.S. in human-resource management, with a business-administration and management concentration. [1]
- Her previous work included Florida commerce secretary, Enterprise Florida president/CEO, Fernandina port director and Florida Harbor Pilots Association executive director. [1]
- FMC records December 18, 2025 Senate confirmation, a January 6, 2026 oath and January 28, 2026 chair designation, for a term ending June 30, 2028. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The commission regulates international ocean transportation and protects the public from unfair or deceptive shipping practices. Its presidentially designated chair is also its chief executive and administrative officer. [2]
Nomination history
PN499-2: Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2028
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Laura DiBella
- Organization
- Federal Maritime Commission
- Listed state
- Florida
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 53–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655.
What the sources establish
- Chair designation is distinct from Senate confirmation to a commission seat.
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.
- Chairman Laura DiBella
Federal Maritime Commission. Reviewed .
- About the Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Maritime Commission. 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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