Department of Veterans Affairs appointments by Joe Biden

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Below is a list of nominations and appointments to the Department of Veterans Affairs by Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States. As of July 16, 2021, according to tracking by The Washington Post and Partnership for Public Service, 6 nominees have been confirmed, 1 nominees are being considered by the Senate, and 3 positions currently do not have nominees.[1]

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  Denotes appointees serving in offices that did not require Senate confirmation.

  Denotes appointees confirmed by the Senate.

  Denotes appointees serving in an acting capacity.

  Denotes appointees who have left office or offices which have been disbanded.

  Denotes nominees who were withdrawn prior to being confirmed or assuming office.

Appointments[]

Office Nominee Assumed office Left office
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs

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Denis McDonough

February 9, 2021[2]
(Confirmed February 8, 2021, 87–7)[3]
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Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs

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Donald Remy[4]

July 19, 2021[5]

(Confirmed July 15, 2021, 91–8)

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General Counsel

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[6]
May 3, 2021[7]

(Confirmed April 29, 2021 by Voice Vote)[8]

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Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(Benefits)

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Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(Health)

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Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(Memorial Affairs)

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Matthew T. Quinn

June 23, 2021[9]
(Confirmed June 17, 2021 by Voice Vote)[10]
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Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(Accountability and Whistleblower Protection)

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[11]
July 2021
(Confirmed June 24, 2021 by Voice Vote)[12]
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Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(Congressional and Legislative Affairs)

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Patricia Ross[13]
July 2021
(Confirmed June 24, 2021 by Voice Vote)[14]
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Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(Enterprise Integration)

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[15]
Announced June 9, 2021
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Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(Human Resources / Operations, Security and Preparedness)

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Gina Grosso
June 23, 2021[16]
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Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(Information and Technology)

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Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(Public and Intergovernmental Affairs)

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Kayla M. Williams
January 20, 2021[17]
Board of Veterans' Appeals
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Chairman of the Board of the Board of Veterans' Appeals

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References[]

  1. ^ Service, Partnership for Public. "Political Appointee Tracker • Partnership for Public Service". Partnership for Public Service. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  2. ^ Wentling, Nikki. "McDonough is sworn in as VA secretary; calls it the 'honor of my lifetime'". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  3. ^ "Senate Confirms Denis McDonough To Head Veterans Affairs Department". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  4. ^ "President Biden Announces Six Key Administration Nominations". The White House. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  5. ^ McDonough, Secretary Denis. ""I was honored to swear in Army Veteran Donald Remy"..." Twitter.com. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  6. ^ "President Biden Announces Key Nominees of his Health and Human Service, Education, and Veteran Affairs Teams". The White House. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  7. ^ Affairs, Office of Public and Intergovernmental. "Biography - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs". www.va.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  8. ^ "PN130 - Nomination of Richard A. Sauber for Department of Veterans Affairs, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  9. ^ "https://twitter.com/senatortester/status/1407745608560132097". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-06-26. External link in |title= (help)
  10. ^ "PN399 - Nomination of Matthew T. Quinn for Department of Veterans Affairs, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  11. ^ "President Biden Announces his Intent to Nominate Key Members for the Department of Labor, Department of Transportation, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Appalachian Regional Commission". The White House. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  12. ^ "PN398 - Nomination of Maryanne T. Donaghy for Department of Veterans Affairs, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  13. ^ "President Biden Announces his Intent to Nominate Key Roles in the Department of Interior, Department of Transportation, and Department of Veterans Affairs". The White House. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  14. ^ "PN397 - Nomination of Patricia L. Ross for Department of Veterans Affairs, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  15. ^ "President Biden Announces Five Key Nominations". The White House. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
  16. ^ Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs. "Gina Grosso - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs". www.va.gov. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  17. ^ Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs. "Kayla M. Williams - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs". www.va.gov. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
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