Executive branch
Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission regulates the waterborne foreign commerce of the United States. It ensures that U.S. oceanborne trades are open to all on fair and equitable terms and protects against concerted activities and unlawful practices. The Federal Maritime Commission was established by Reorganization Plan No. 7 of 1961 (46 U.S.C. 301-307), effective August 12, 1961. It is an independe
Who the Senate confirmed
Who has the Senate confirmed to run this?
Presidential nominations to this agency and what the Senate did with each.
- Nominations on record
- 2
- Confirmed
- 1
- Most recent confirmation
- 2025-12-18
| Latest action | Nomination | Outcome | Action recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | PN499-4 | Returned or withdrawn | Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Sta |
| 2025-12-18 | PN499-2 | Confirmed | Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655. |
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Source · Congress.gov nominations, Library of Congress
Where this sits
What is this agency part of?
Its place in the executive branch, as published in the Federal Register.
- Parent
- None — top-level agency
- Short name
- FMC
- Official site
- https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-maritime-commission
Source · Federal Register agency list