Senate Committee Advances Nomination for FMCSA Administrator
July 30, 2025
On July 30, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held an executive session (opens in a new tab) to vote on the advancement of several nominations for positions at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), including the nomination of Mr. Derek Barrs to serve as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The committee had previously held a hearing (opens in a new tab) to consider Mr. Barr's nomination. Now that the committee has advanced his nomination, he will need to be confirmed by the full Senate.