119th Congress Nominee record
Samuel Negatu
Latest nomination United States International Trade Commission
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- 1 nomination record
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At a glance
Samuel T. Negatu is a trade-policy lawyer whose career includes congressional service, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Consumer Technology Association.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Samuel T. Negatu.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Negatu served in the offices of Representatives Matt Cartwright and Jimmy Gomez, working on legislative process and trade policy. [1]
- At USTR, he served as deputy assistant U.S. trade representative for Congressional Affairs and later assistant general counsel, working on trade agreements and enforcement matters. [1]
- Before his commission nomination hearing, he was director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at the Consumer Technology Association, covering trade and innovation policy. [1]
Role and nomination context
- He testified before the Senate Finance Committee on June 25, 2026 as the nominee for a seat on the International Trade Commission. [1]
Nomination history
PN1022-26: Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2029
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Samuel Negatu
- Organization
- United States International Trade Commission
- Listed state
- District of Columbia
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
What the sources establish
- The commission biography was inaccessible. The accessible Senate statement does not provide education details or establish the date he took 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.
- Samuel T. Negatu prepared statement, June 25, 2026
Senate Finance 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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