Senate Hearing on Key HHS Nominees | Dayton News

Big health leadership decisions loom as the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions prepares for a high-stakes confirmation hearing on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Three key nominees are set to be vetted: Chris Klomp for deputy secretary, Nicole Saphier for medical director of the Public Health Service and surgeon general, and Timothy Westlake for assistant secretary for mental health and substance use. The hearing begins at 10 AM in Room 430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building — a pivotal moment shaping federal health policy in turbulent times. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://dayton247now.com/news/nation-world/senate-help-panel-to-hold-hearing-on-hhs-deputy-surgeon-general-mental-health-nominees More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b6e4422bc700225 Report issues to [email protected].