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SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · RECEIVED JAN 13, 2026
BOARDIN COMMITTEE

Russell Vought

Russell Vought of Virginia, nominated to be Board, African Development Foundation.

IN COMMITTEE269 days waiting so far
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SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · RECEIVED JAN 13, 2026
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THE PATH TO CONFIRMATION

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WHERE THE TIME WENT269 days waiting so far
  • IN COMMITTEE269 DAYS SO FAR
  1. ReceivedJAN 13, 2026
  2. Referred to Foreign Relations+15 DAYSJAN 28, 2026
  3. HearingNOT YET
  4. ReportedNOT YET
  5. On the calendarNOT YET
  6. Floor voteNOT YET
  7. ConfirmedNOT YET
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Waiting on the nominee’s paperwork. A privileged nomination goes to the calendar unless a senator asks for a committee review.

LATEST OFFICIAL ACTION · JAN 28, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations as requested by Senator Booker.

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THE VOTES

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THE POST

Board, African Development Foundation

WHAT IT DOES
The United States African Development Foundation provides grants to community groups and small enterprises in Africa that benefit under served and marginalized groups.
TERM
Term expiring September 22, 2027.
AGENCY
African Development Foundation
OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION · PN730-64

Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2027, vice Linda I. Etim, term expired.

THE NOMINEE

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