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Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025
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President Trump Announces the Appointment of Chairmen and Acting Chairmen for Federal Commissions
Experienced appointees fill key leadership positions in federal agencies and commissions for effective governance.
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump revealed the appointments of chairpersons and acting chairpersons to lead several federal commissions and boards.
These appointments guarantee ongoing leadership and supervision across essential regulatory and advisory bodies.
Appointed Chairpersons
- Brendan Carr: Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- Mark Christie: Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
- Andrew Ferguson: Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
- Marvin Kaplan: Chair of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
- David Wright: Chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
- Kyle Hauptman: Chair of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board.
- Peter Kirsanow: Chair of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
- Jeffrey Hall: Chair of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration.
- Patrick Fuchs: Chair of the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
- Louis E. Sola: Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).
Acting Chairpersons
- Henry Kerner: Acting Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
- Mark Uyeda: Acting Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Andrea Lucas: Acting Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Travis Hill: Acting Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
United States Commission on Civil Rights Leadership
- Steven Gilchrest: Vice Chair of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
These appointments demonstrate the administration's dedication to placing experienced professionals in charge of regulatory roles crucial to national governance.
By filling these positions, the administration maintains its commitment to oversight, accountability, and efficiency within federal agencies.
The appointments are effective immediately, ensuring continuity until permanent replacements are secured where necessary.
These appointments guarantee ongoing leadership and supervision across essential regulatory and advisory bodies.
Appointed Chairpersons
- Brendan Carr: Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- Mark Christie: Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
- Andrew Ferguson: Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
- Marvin Kaplan: Chair of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
- David Wright: Chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
- Kyle Hauptman: Chair of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board.
- Peter Kirsanow: Chair of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
- Jeffrey Hall: Chair of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration.
- Patrick Fuchs: Chair of the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
- Louis E. Sola: Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).
Acting Chairpersons
- Henry Kerner: Acting Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
- Mark Uyeda: Acting Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Andrea Lucas: Acting Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Travis Hill: Acting Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
United States Commission on Civil Rights Leadership
- Steven Gilchrest: Vice Chair of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
These appointments demonstrate the administration's dedication to placing experienced professionals in charge of regulatory roles crucial to national governance.
By filling these positions, the administration maintains its commitment to oversight, accountability, and efficiency within federal agencies.
The appointments are effective immediately, ensuring continuity until permanent replacements are secured where necessary.
