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Yvette Herrell, former NM Congresswoman, confirmed by Senate as USDA's top congressional affairs official.
Yvette Herrell, former New Mexico Congresswoman, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs in the Trump administration, a role overseeing the U.S. Forest Service and nearly 100,000 employees.
The 53–43 vote followed a batch of 100 nominations, with opposition from some senators despite her prior support on the Agriculture Committee.
Herrell, a Republican who lost her House seat in 2022 and again in 2024, pledged to advance Trump’s agricultural priorities and highlighted her roots in southern New Mexico.
She plans to transfer ownership of her ice and water vending business to a family entity.
The Republican Party of New Mexico endorsed her confirmation, citing her experience with rural and agricultural issues.
Former Congressman Steve Pearce, also nominated for a top USDA role, awaits confirmation.
Yvette Herrell, ex congresista de NM, confirmada por el Senado como la principal funcionaria de asuntos del Congreso de la USDA.