119th Congress Nominee record
Stevan Pearce
Latest nomination Department of the Interior
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Stevan Pearce described military flying, small-business ownership and New Mexico congressional service in his February 2026 nomination testimony. His statement, submitted as Stevan Edward Pearce, connects experience in a district with extensive federal land to the proposed Bureau of Land Management directorship.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Stevan Edward Pearce; Steve Pearce.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Pearce testified that he flew Air Force combat missions in Vietnam in 1971–1973 and received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medals. [1]
- He described buying an oilfield service business with his wife in 1981 and selling it in 2003. [1]
- He identified seven terms representing New Mexico's Second Congressional District and described his office's work with local communities on land-management issues. [1]
Nomination history
PN730-52: Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Stevan Pearce
- Organization
- Department of the Interior
- Listed state
- New Mexico
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 46–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.
PN645-1: Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Returned- Recorded name
- Stevan Pearce
- Organization
- Department of the Interior
- Listed state
- New Mexico
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
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.
- Statement of Stevan Edward Pearce, February 25, 2026 (PDF)
United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 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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