Senate Panels OK Bradbury for DOT, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
Next Stop: Full Senate Vote for Trump’s Deputy DOT, Labor Picks
“Bradbury will bring a deep understanding of how the department and our transportation systems operate,” Cruz said. (Ben Curtis/Associated Press)
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A Senate panel recently gave approval to the nomination of Steven Bradbury to help lead the Department of Transportation as deputy secretary.
On Feb. 27, the Commerce Committee advanced Bradbury’s nomination to the floor of the chamber by a 15-13 party-line vote. Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led the successful in-committee nomination process.
“Bradbury will bring a deep understanding of how the department and our transportation systems operate,” Cruz said. “He is intimately familiar with the department’s past attempts to address transportation challenges, such as aviation safety, and has learned from his experiences. This background will be invaluable in his new role, when he is confirmed.
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