119th Congress Nominee record

Mark Meador

Latest nomination Federal Trade Commission

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At a glance

Mark Meador's competition-law career spans the FTC, Justice Department, Senate antitrust staff and private practice.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Mark R. Meador.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • He began in the FTC's Bureau of Competition, later worked as a Justice Antitrust Division trial attorney and advised Senator Mike Lee on antitrust and competition. [1]
  • The FTC biography lists a University of Chicago undergraduate degree in philosophy and a University of Houston law degree. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The FTC biography records his commissioner oath on April 16, 2025. The Senate roll call records confirmation on April 10, 2025, for a seven-year term measured from September 26, 2024; these are separate milestones. [1] [2]

Nomination history

PN12-29: Federal Trade Commissioner

Confirmed
Recorded name
Mark Meador
Organization
Federal Trade Commission
Listed state
Virginia
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
50–46

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 209.

Read PN12-29 on Congress.gov →

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. Mark R. Meador

    Federal Trade Commission. Reviewed .

  2. April 10, 2025 Senate confirmation vote — PN12-29

    United States Senate. Reviewed .

Understanding these records

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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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