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Rep. Fallon urges Senate Republicans to confirm Trump's nominees promptly

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Pat Fallon U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Pat Fallon U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Pat Fallon of Texas has spearheaded a letter addressed to Senate Republicans, advocating for prompt action in confirming President Trump's nominees for executive branch positions.

In his statement, Rep. Fallon emphasized the importance of swift confirmation, stating, "This letter underscores that it is imperative that our Senate Republican majority acts swiftly in supporting the confirmation of President Trump's executive branch nominees." He expressed a need to move away from what he perceives as shortcomings of the previous administration, saying, "We must break away from the failures of the Biden Administration and focus on restoring American values and aligning federal agencies with priorities of our citizens."

He further urged his colleagues in the Senate to respect public sentiment by facilitating a smooth transition for the incoming administration. "When moving forward with confirming President Trump's nominees," Rep. Fallon added, "I urge my senate colleagues to honor the will of the American people by ensuring that the incoming Trump Administration is able to get to work as soon as possible upon President Trump's inauguration."