119th Congress Nominee record

Sean McMaster

Latest nomination Department of Transportation

Nomination records
1 nomination record
Cited sources
1 cited sources
Nomination snapshot

At a glance

Sean McMaster is a transportation policy executive whose career includes the Federal Highway Administration, earlier Department of Transportation leadership, congressional staff work, Boeing and HNTB.

Summary sources: [1]

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Previously served as DOT deputy chief of staff and deputy assistant secretary for congressional affairs during the first Trump administration. [1]
  • Worked on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's professional staff and as Representative John Mica's deputy chief of staff. [1]
  • Held transportation and advisory leadership positions at Boeing and HNTB, including Boeing vice president for commercial aviation and transportation. [1]
  • Earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from George Mason University. [1]

Nomination history

PN26-31: Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration

Confirmed
Recorded name
Sean McMaster
Organization
Department of Transportation
Listed state
Virginia
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
51–47

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 526.

Read PN26-31 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. Sean McMaster, Federal Highway Administrator

    Federal Highway Administration. 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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