Below is a list of nominations and appointments to the
Department of Interior by
Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. , according to tracking by ''
The Washington Post
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, 12 nominees have been confirmed, 1 nominee is being considered by the Senate, 2 positions do not have nominees, and 2 appointments have been made to positions that don't require Senate confirmation.
Color key
Denotes appointees awaiting Senate confirmation.
Denotes appointees serving in an acting capacity.
Denotes appointees who have left office or offices which have been disbanded.
Leadership & Office of the Secretary
Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
Offices of Indian Affairs & Insular Affairs
Office of Land and Minerals Management
Office of Water and Science
Withdrawn nominations
See also
*
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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Interior
Interior may refer to:
Arts and media
* ''Interior'' (Degas) (also known as ''The Rape''), painting by Edgar Degas
* ''Interior'' (play), 1895 play by Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck
* ''The Interior'' (novel), by Lisa See
* Interior de ...