119th Congress Nominee record
Luke Lindberg
Latest nomination Department of Agriculture
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- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Luke Lindberg's primary career record spans international trade, export finance and global health. WFP's September 2026 appointment announcement explicitly connects that background to his USDA undersecretary service.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Luke J. Lindberg.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- WFP lists a University of Maryland B.A., Master of Public Policy and MBA. [1]
- Before USDA, he led South Dakota Trade from November 2022 to August 2025 and previously held Export-Import Bank chief-of-staff and chief-strategy roles. [1]
- The announcement also describes Sanford Health external-affairs and international clinic leadership and his selection as WFP's next executive director. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The September 18, 2026 WFP release identifies USDA service as his position at the announcement date. Selection for the UN organization is a separate appointment and does not prove his start date there or ongoing USDA tenure. [1]
Nomination history
PN12-26: Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Luke Lindberg
- Organization
- Department of Agriculture
- Listed state
- South Dakota
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 78–17
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 78 - 17. Record Vote Number: 494.
What the sources establish
- The announcement records selection but does not specify his first day in the new post.
- Institutional praise is not used as independent evidence of performance.
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.
- WFP board president's statement on the new executive director
World Food Programme. 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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