119th Congress Nominee record
Susan Monarez
Latest nomination Department of Health and Human Services
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Susan Monarez's scientific and government background includes infectious disease research, biosecurity and health technology administration. The CDC's July 31, 2025 appointment announcement records earlier ARPA-H deputy leadership and a microbiology and immunology doctorate. The announcement's swearing-in is a historical event, rather than evidence of current tenure.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Before that appointment, Monarez served as acting CDC director and deputy director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. [1]
- The CDC announcement records earlier leadership and advisory work with BARDA, Homeland Security, the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Security Council. [1]
- She earned her doctorate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and completed postdoctoral research at Stanford's medical school. [1]
Nomination history
PN60-14: Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Susan Monarez
- Organization
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Listed state
- Wisconsin
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 445.
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.
- Secretary Kennedy Swears in Susan Monarez as CDC Director, July 31, 2025
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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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