Steven Haines

At a glance

Steven Haines described an oil-and-gas industry background and later national security public service in his December 2025 Senate testimony. His statement, under Steven H. Haines, records work at State, the Pentagon and the Senate before his proposed Commerce Department industry and analysis appointment.

Summary sources: [1]

Career and documented accomplishments

• Haines told the committee that he began his career in the oil-and-gas industry in Asia before moving into foreign policy and national security work. [1]
• He described six months performing the duties of the Commerce Department's industry and analysis assistant secretary before the nomination. [1]

Role and nomination context

• His statement describes industry and analysis work as supplying trade data and sector analysis and coordinating Commerce's participation in foreign-investment review. Improving analytical capacity was a proposed priority. [1]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Opening statement of Steven H. Haines, December 3, 2025 (PDF)

   United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.