The Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to reports. The confirmation makes Schwartz the agency’s first permanent leader in a year, ending an extended period without a formally appointed director.
Schwartz was selected by President Trump, and the Senate vote places her in charge of the federal public health agency. The CDC is responsible for monitoring and responding to health threats, issuing public health guidance, and supporting disease prevention efforts across the United States.
Her confirmation comes as the administration continues to fill key positions across the federal government. The reports did not provide details about the vote margin or when Schwartz is expected to formally begin her tenure, but her appointment is expected to bring permanent leadership to an agency that has operated without it for the past year.
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