Government affairs

Today, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) held a business meeting to advance the nominations of Ron A. Bloom and Roman Martinez IV to the Postal Board of Governors (BOG), and other nominees and legislation.

Ron A. Bloom of New York, nominated for the remainder of a seven-year term expiring December 8, 2020; and Roman Martinez IV of Florida, nominated for the remainder of a seven-year term expiring December 8, 2024 were reported favorably by voice vote and will now proceed to the Senate floor in the coming weeks or months.

Of note, Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Rick Scott (R-FL) voted against advancing Mr. Bloom while there were no dissenting votes against Mr. Martinez.

The committee still has two other nominations to consider, Mr. Robert M. Duncan of Kentucky for his second term on the board, and Mr. John Mcleod Barger of California.

The next step will be full Senate confirmation, which is expected in the coming weeks.