119th Congress Nominee record
Usha-Maria Turner
Latest nomination Environmental Protection Agency
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Usha-Maria Turner’s background includes environmental compliance, energy-sector public policy and external affairs. EPA’s October 2025 announcement connects that work to her international and tribal affairs appointment, while her hearing testimony gives a dated account of earlier responsibilities.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- EPA records earlier Chesapeake Energy work as vice president for external affairs and chief sustainability officer, covering regulatory relations, outreach and public affairs. [1]
- The agency announcement records engineering degrees from Texas A&M University. [1]
- In June 2025 testimony, Turner described approximately 25 years of electric-utility, natural-gas and coal-sector work, beginning with environmental compliance audits. [2]
Role and nomination context
- EPA describes the office’s responsibilities for international environmental partnerships and government-to-government work with tribal nations. [1]
Nomination history
PN55-46: Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Usha-Maria Turner
- Organization
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Listed state
- Oklahoma
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.
What the sources establish
- The testimony is the nominee’s account; the announcement’s endorsements are not independent accomplishment findings.
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.
- EPA announcement and career background — Usha-Maria Turner
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Reviewed .
- June25,2025 Usha-Maria Turner nomination testimony
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 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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