119th Congress Nominee record
William Kimmitt
Latest nomination Department of Commerce
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
William Kimmitt’s Commerce biography describes legal practice and U.S. trade-policy work before the international-trade undersecretary role. His background includes private-sector litigation and advisory work and service as counselor to the U.S. Trade Representative.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The department records earlier Kirkland & Ellis partnership work on civil disputes, trade and investment advice, and investigations. [1]
- Its biography describes USTR responsibilities connected to implementation of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement and interagency investment review. [1]
- Commerce records a Duke bachelor’s degree and Georgetown law degree. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The international-trade undersecretary leads the International Trade Administration and advises on trade, investment and commercial diplomacy. Treaty and agency outcomes are not credited solely to Kimmitt. [1]
Nomination history
PN22-13: Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
Confirmed- Recorded name
- William Kimmitt
- Organization
- Department of Commerce
- Listed state
- Virginia
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 443.
What the sources establish
- The biography was available as indexed primary text; a direct web-reader request returned HTTP403.
- Selected career responsibilities do not constitute an independent assessment of litigation or trade-policy outcomes.
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.
- William Kimmitt — Commerce Department biography
U.S. Department of Commerce. 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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