Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved nominations during an Executive Session for four Amtrak Board of Directors, a member of the Marine Mammal Commission, two Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors, and a Federal Maritime Commissioner, along with several Coast Guard promotions.

Approved:

• David Capozzi to be a Director on the Amtrak Board of Directors
• Ronald Batory to be a Director on the Amtrak Board of Directors
• Elaine Clegg to be a Director on the Amtrak Board of Directors
• Lanhee Chen to be a Director on Amtrak Board of Directors
• Dr. Lisa Ballance to be a Member on the Marine Mammal Commission
• Felix Sanchez to be a Member on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
• Adam White to be a Member on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
• Louis Sola to be a Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission
• Coast Guard Promotions PN2130, PN2131, PN2132, PN1534-2, PN2228, PN2229, PN2230, PN2231 

Watch Senator Cantwell’s opening statement here.