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Coverage dated September 24, 2026

Senate committee advances Klomp as HHS No. 2

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A key Senate committee Thursday advanced the nomination of Chris Klomp to be deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), setting him up for a later floor vote for confirmation. The Senate Finance Committee voted 15-12, with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.

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  1. Roll Call

    Senate Finance approves Klomp nomination for HHS deputy (opens Roll Call)

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    Klomp speaks at the White House on Sept. 30, 2025, with, from left, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz and President Donald Trump. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)

  2. STAT

    Senate Finance committee backs Chris Klomp, advancing him to full Senate vote (opens STAT)

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    Klomp, a behind-the-scenes HHS power player, is likely to be confirmed as second-in-command to RFK Jr.

  3. The Hill

    Senate committee advances Klomp as HHS No. 2 (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    A key Senate committee Thursday advanced the nomination of Chris Klomp to be deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), setting him up for a later floor vote for confirmation. The Senate Finance Committee voted 15-12, with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.