119th Congress Nominee record
Michael Duffey
Latest nomination Department of Defense
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Michael Duffey’s Senate questionnaire describes two decades of national-security and technology work, including senior Department of Defense and Office of Management and Budget positions. His Acquisition and Sustainment nomination concerned defense procurement, production capacity, logistics, and long-term support for weapons systems.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Michael P. Duffey.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- In his questionnaire, Duffey described nearly fifteen years in the Defense Department, including deputy chief of staff to the defense secretary and chief of staff to the research-and-engineering under secretary. [1]
- He also described prior work in the acquisition, logistics, and technology office and at the Office of Management and Budget. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The questionnaire describes the proposed portfolio as overseeing acquisition and sustainment, industrial capacity, logistics, the acquisition workforce, and facilities supporting service members. [1]
Nomination history
PN17: Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Michael Duffey
- Organization
- Department of Defense
- Listed state
- Virginia
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–46
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 283.
What the sources establish
- The nominee’s qualifications and policy descriptions are attributed to his questionnaire; intended reforms are not treated as completed results.
- Department biography and news pages were unavailable during this review; their indexed excerpts are not used as evidence.
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.
- Advance Policy Questions for Michael Duffey
U.S. Senate Armed Services 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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