119th Congress Nominee record
Timothy Petty
Latest nomination Department of Commerce
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Timothy Petty’s public Senate Commerce questionnaire describes a background in geoscience, water policy and congressional oversight, including earlier leadership in the Department of the Interior.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Timothy Ray Petty; Timothy R. Petty; Tim Petty.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The questionnaire lists Petty’s service as Assistant Secretary for Water and Science from 2018 to 2021, and as deputy assistant secretary from 2006 to 2009. [1]
- He listed senior professional staff work on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee beginning in 2022 and earlier legislative work for Senator James Risch. [1]
- His education includes a Purdue geosciences bachelor’s degree, a University of Maryland graduate business degree and a University of Alaska Fairbanks doctorate. [1]
- His earlier private-sector work included staff-geologist and hydrogeologist positions. [1]
Nomination history
PN462-4: Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Timothy Petty
- Organization
- Department of Commerce
- Listed state
- Indiana
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 53–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655.
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.
- Timothy Ray Petty — 119th Congress nominee questionnaire
United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
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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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