Ranking Member Peters' Questions - November 19, 2025 - Nominations

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · November 19, 2025

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Question on partisan language in opening statement

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A senator on the panel challenged Mr. Bell about language in an opening statement that pledged “to support the initiatives of President Trump and Secretary Kennedy” and to back “their courageous and innovative change of direction for the improved health care of all Americans,” arguing that such praise is inconsistent with an inspector general’s watchdog role and asking Bell to commit to acting independently.

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A Senate committee exchange focused on whether IG nominees would remain independent from the White House and whether a USDA adviser would recuse from matters he previously handled; nominees said they would follow the law and consult counsel on recusals.

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