WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement after the nomination of Ms. Terrell McSweeny to be a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was favorably reported out of the Commerce Committee.

“I think Terrell McSweeny is terrific and I congratulate her on the strong bipartisan support she received in the Commerce Committee today,” Rockefeller said. “Public service is one of this country’s highest callings, and it was clear during her nomination hearing that Terrell is deeply committed to helping others. Her extensive public policy background will serve her well at the FTC as she fights for consumers. Now that the Commerce Committee has approved her nomination with overwhelming support, it’s time for the Senate to act with the same vigor and confirm Terrell.”

The following nominations were favorably reported by the Commerce Committee:

En Bloc Motion – Passed by Voice Votw 

1.    Nomination of Ms. Terrell McSweeny to be a Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission

2.    Nomination of Dr. Robert Simon, to be Associate Director for Environment and Energy, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President

3.    Nomination of Dr. Jo Handelsman, to be Associate Director for Science, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President

4.    Nomination of Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, to be Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce, and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

5.    Nominations for Promotion in the U.S. Coast Guard

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