119th Congress Nominee record

Leslie Becera

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At a glance

Leslie Becera appears in Transportation's congressional-affairs directory and in the Senate's 2026 assistant-secretary nomination records. A fuller primary career biography was not found.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.

Documented background and nomination facts

  • DOT's August 18, 2026 directory identifies her as principal deputy assistant secretary for congressional affairs, while listing the assistant-secretary office as vacant. [1]
  • The Commerce Committee announced postponement of her planned nomination hearing in September 2026. [2]

Role and nomination context

  • The office coordinates DOT legislative and budget programs, congressional testimony and relationships with state and local officials. A principal-deputy listing is distinct from confirmation to the assistant-secretary position. [1]

Nomination history

PN1255-1: Assistant Secretary of Transportation

Pending
Recorded name
Leslie Becera
Organization
Department of Transportation
Listed state
Virginia
Received
Latest action

Latest recorded action

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as requested by Senator Cantwell.

Read PN1255-1 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • No degree or earlier career positions were independently established.
  • The directory describes a different position from the pending 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.

  1. Governmental Affairs Staff Directory

    Department of Transportation. Reviewed .

  2. Postponed Nomination Hearing, September 10, 2026

    Senate Commerce 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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