119th Congress Nominee record

Robert Stebbins

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Nomination snapshot

At a glance

Robert Stebbins is a corporate and securities lawyer whose government roles have included general counsel at the SEC and DFC.

Summary sources: [1]

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Served as general counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission from 2017 to 2021. [1]
  • Previously practiced as a Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner, with work in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, investment funds and capital markets. [1]
  • Co-chaired Willkie's Corporate Governance practice before returning to government service. [1]
  • Served as DFC's general counsel and acting chief strategic officer; its September 2026 announcement records his planned transition to a senior Treasury role. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The September 14, 2026, White House notice nominates him for Treasury general counsel. The separate DFC deputy-CEO nomination appears in the September 17 withdrawal notice. [2] [3]

Nomination history

PN1273-21: General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury

Pending
Recorded name
Robert Stebbins
Organization
Department of the Treasury
Listed state
New York
Received
Latest action

Latest recorded action

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Read PN1273-21 on Congress.gov →

PN1255-19: Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation

Withdrawn
Recorded name
Robert Stebbins
Organization
United States International Development Finance Corporation
Listed state
New York
Received
Latest action

Latest recorded action

Received message of withdrawal of nomination from the President.

Read PN1255-19 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. DFC thanks General Counsel Robert Stebbins, September 16, 2026

    U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. Reviewed .

  2. Nominations sent to the Senate, September 14, 2026

    White House. Reviewed .

  3. Withdrawals sent to the Senate, September 17, 2026

    White House. 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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