119th Congress Nominee record
Richard Topping
Latest nomination Department of Veterans Affairs
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Richard Topping is VA's assistant secretary for management and chief financial officer, with earlier experience in healthcare administration, government legal work and Army service.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Richard F. Topping.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Previously served as CareSource's chief legal officer and president of its Military and Veterans business. [1]
- Led Cardinal Innovations Healthcare as CEO and worked in Mintz's healthcare practice. [1]
- Served as a Justice Department trial attorney and began public service as an Army infantry officer before serving as a judge advocate. [1]
- Holds a Harvard master's degree in public health, a University of Connecticut J.D. and a Holy Cross bachelor's degree in political science. [1]
Role and nomination context
- VA records Senate confirmation on July 24, 2025; his management portfolio covers budgeting, financial and capital-asset management and the integrated financial and acquisition system. [1]
Nomination history
PN25-54: Chief Financial Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Richard Topping
- Organization
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Listed state
- Ohio
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 436.
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.
- Richard F. Topping official biography
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 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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