119th Congress Nominee record
Steven Weinhoeft
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At a glance
Steven Weinhoeft's prosecution career includes state and federal leadership in Illinois. His Justice Department biography identifies him as Steven D. Weinhoeft and records United States attorney service from 2018 to 2022, followed by an interim appointment in February 2025 and a subsequent district court appointment. Those appointments are distinct from the later presidential nomination recorded here.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Steven D. Weinhoeft.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Weinhoeft joined the Southern District of Illinois office in February 2008 and held roles including first assistant United States attorney, criminal division chief and organized-crime drug task force supervisor. [1]
- Before federal service, he spent more than eleven years in the Sangamon County state's attorney's office, including as first assistant and criminal division chief. [1]
- His agency biography also describes work as criminal computer-hacking and intellectual-property coordinator and digital asset coordinator. [1]
Nomination history
PN1022-38: United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois
Pending- Recorded name
- Steven Weinhoeft
- Organization
- Department of Justice
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- Illinois
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Latest recorded action
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 952.
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.
- Meet The U.S. Attorney — Steven D. Weinhoeft
United States Department of Justice. 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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