119th Congress Nominee record
Wesley Brooks
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Wesley Brooks’s February 2026 nomination testimony describes ecological-science training, congressional policy work and Florida resilience leadership. He also reported EPA water-policy responsibilities before the proposed State Department appointment.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Brooks reported earning a Ph.D. in ecological science and advising Florida delegation members Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Brian Mast and Marco Rubio on environmental and related policy. [1]
- His testimony places the start of Florida federal-affairs work in 2020 and describes his subsequent chief resilience officer appointment, coordinating flood-risk and infrastructure work. [1]
- He described later deputy assistant-administrator work for regulatory and scientific affairs in EPA’s Office of Water. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The proposed bureau’s responsibilities include ocean, environmental, scientific, fisheries, wildlife and conservation affairs. Brooks’s stated diplomatic priorities are proposed work rather than completed outcomes. [1]
Nomination history
PN730-12: Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Wesley Brooks
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Florida
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 46–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.
PN616-4: Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Returned- Recorded name
- Wesley Brooks
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Florida
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
What the sources establish
- Career descriptions are attributed to the submitted testimony; it does not independently verify policy impact or present tenure.
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.
- Wesley Brooks — February 12, 2026 nomination statement (PDF)
U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. 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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