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Chairman Cruz Announces Nomination Hearing for Commandant of U.S. Coast Guard

November 19, 2025
11:00 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing to consider Admiral Kevin Lunday to be Commandant of the United States Coast Guard at 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Nominee:

  • Adm. Kevin E. Lunday, to be the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard

Hearing Details:

WHAT: Full Committee Nomination Hearing

DATE: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

TIME: Approximately 11:00 AM EST

LOCATION: Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253

LIVESTREAM: The hearing will stream live on the Committee web site and YouTube.

MEDIA INFO: Reporters wanting to attend the committee should contact their respective media gallery to RSVP.

  1. Senate Daily Press: 202-224-0241 or senate_press_gallery@saa.senate.gov
  2. Senate Periodical Press: 202-224-0265 or periodicals@saa.senate.gov
  3. Senate Photographers: 202-224-6548 or press_photo@saa.senate.gov
  4. Senate Radio/TV: 202-224-6421

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