Senate Finance Committee will consider Amy Karpel and Randolph Stayin for International Trade Commission and Jeffrey Kessler for antidumping and countervailing duty enforcement.
The Senate Finance Committee will hold a confirmation hearing Tuesday to consider the nominations of Amy Karpel and Randolph Stayin to be members of the International Trade Commission, as well as the nomination of Jeffrey Kessler to be assistant secretary of Commerce for enforcement and compliance, the committee announced.
Stayin’s and Karpel’s nominations have been pending in the Senate since Oct. 2, and Feb. 27, respectively.
Stayin’s term would expire June 16, 2026, and Karpel’s term would expire June 16, 2020.
The Commerce Department Office of Enforcement and Compliance is responsible for safeguarding and enhancing the competitive strength of U.S. industries against unfair trade through enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty laws and ensuring compliance with U.S. trade agreements.
Kessler’s nomination has been pending in the Senate since Nov. 2.
Confirmation hearing set for ITC, Commerce nominees
