119th Congress Nominee record
Tyler Clarkson
Latest nomination Department of Agriculture
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Tyler Clarkson’s Agriculture nomination hearing describes legal work in government and biotechnology. The committee identified him as the proposed USDA general counsel and connected the nomination to his earlier USDA and regulatory-affairs positions.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- At the April 2025 hearing, the chairman identified Clarkson as Ginkgo Bioworks’ vice president and deputy general counsel. [1]
- The same introduction lists earlier USDA roles as deputy, principal deputy and acting general counsel. [1]
- The hearing records prior work at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and identifies him as a University of Virginia graduate. [1]
Nomination history
PN25-8: General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Tyler Clarkson
- Organization
- Department of Agriculture
- Listed state
- Virginia
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 52–45
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 459.
What the sources establish
- Employment descriptions are dated to the hearing; they are not treated as current employment or proof of an appointment taking effect.
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.
- April 8, 2025 nomination hearing — Tyler Clarkson introduction (PDF)
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 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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