The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions voted to approve the nomination of Janet Dhillon, a seasoned general counsel, to lead the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. The decision was marked by a narrow 12-11 vote, divided along party lines. Dhillon, who previously served as chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission during Donald Trump’s presidency, is now poised for consideration by the full Senate.
Senator Bernie Sanders has expressed opposition to Dhillon taking the helm of the agency, citing her tenure as legal chief in companies like U.S. Airways, where significant pension reductions were reportedly made. Her controversial history in these roles has been a focal point in the deliberations of her nomination.
Those interested can read more about Dhillon’s nomination process and the concerns surrounding her appointment to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.