Surgeon general nominee’s confirmation hearing delayed after she goes into labor

The HillCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Max RegoOctober 30, 2025 at 02:13 PM

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Casey Means, nominated by President Trump for surgeon general, had her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee postponed due to going into labor. The committee, chaired by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, confirmed this delay through an official spokesperson on Thursday. No new date has been set for the rescheduled hearing as of yet. Means' nomination was originally scheduled to proceed with scrutiny over her qualifications and potential policies in public health leadership roles.

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