119th Congress Nominee record
Robert Steinau
Latest nomination National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Robert Steinau is NASA OIG's assistant inspector general for investigations, with prior federal investigative work at the Energy Department and Secret Service.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Robert H. Steinau.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Joined NASA OIG in 2009 and held leadership assignments covering investigations, cybersecurity, information technology and organizational management. [1]
- Served as NASA OIG senior official from December 2024 until September 2026; earlier roles included acting assistant inspector general for management and Cyber Crimes Division special agent in charge. [1]
- Earlier served as a special agent at Energy OIG and the Secret Service, including financial-crime investigations and vice-presidential protection. [1]
- Chairs CIGIE's Technology Committee and serves on its Executive Council, working on technology relevant to federal oversight. [1]
- Served in the Marine Corps Reserve and holds a University of Cincinnati bachelor's degree in business administration with an accounting focus. [1]
Role and nomination context
- NASA OIG's biography records transmission of his inspector-general nomination on September 28, 2026, and identifies it as awaiting a confirmation hearing. [1]
Nomination history
PN1367-7: Inspector General, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Pending- Recorded name
- Robert Steinau
- Organization
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Listed state
- Maryland
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Received in the Senate and referred sequentially to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; if and when reported, to be sequentially referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for not to exceed 20 calendar days under authority of the order of the Senate of 01/07/2009.
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.
- Robert H. Steinau assistant inspector general biography
NASA Office of Inspector General. 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.
Read the data methodology or filter the directory for Robert Steinau.