McAleenan Confirmed as CBP Commissioner by Senate
The Senate confirmed Kevin McAleenan as commissioner of CBP on March 19 in a 77-19 vote. McAleenan became acting commissioner when the Trump administration began (see 1611090035) and his nomination had been pending since May of 2017. Department of Homeland…
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Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen congratulated McAleenan in a tweet, while trade groups, including the U.S. Council of International Business, the American Apparel and Footwear Association, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America and Airlines for America, celebrated the confirmation in news releases. “Imports are essential to the success of the apparel and footwear industry and our ability to employ nearly four million Americans and provide affordable products for American families," AAFA CEO Rick Helfenbein said in an emailed release. "CBP is an invaluable partner to our business, both in terms of supporting lawful trade and preventing the import of counterfeit products." Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., chairman of the Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, also said he was pleased with the confirmation, in a news release.