119th Congress Nominee record

Melinda Hildebrand

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At a glance

Melinda Hildebrand’s documented background includes philanthropy and nonprofit board service. In her September 2025 ambassadorial testimony, she described her leadership of the Hildebrand Foundation and service with Texas education, medical, and parks institutions.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Mindy Hildebrand.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • In her 2025 testimony, Hildebrand described serving as vice president and then president of the Hildebrand Foundation. [1]
  • She identified board service involving MD Anderson Cancer Center, the University of Texas at Austin, and the Houston Parks Board. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • Her Senate testimony concerned the nomination to represent the United States as ambassador to Costa Rica. [1]

Nomination history

PN55-21: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Costa Rica

Confirmed
Recorded name
Melinda Hildebrand
Organization
Department of State
Listed state
Texas
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
51–47

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.

Read PN55-21 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • Career facts here are attributed to her Senate opening statement; they do not independently establish subsequent service in office.

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. Opening Statement of Melinda “Mindy” Hildebrand, September 3, 2025

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. 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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