Below is a list of nominations and appointments to the
Department of Health and Human Services
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by
Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. , according to tracking by ''
The Washington Post
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'' and
Partnership for Public Service
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, 15 nominees have been confirmed, 1 nominee is being considered by the Senate, 3 positions do not have nominees, and 22 appointments have been made to positions that do not require Senate confirmation.
Color key
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Denotes appointees serving in an acting capacity.
Denotes appointees who have left office or offices which have been disbanded.
Leadership
Office of the Secretary
Operating Divisions
Withdrawn nominations
See also
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Cabinet of Joe Biden
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, for the
vetting
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process undergone by top-level roles including
advice and consent
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by the
Senate
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List of executive branch 'czars' e.g. Special Advisor to the President
Notes
;Confirmations by roll call vote
;Confirmations by voice vote
References
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Health and Human Services
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government created to protect the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is " ...