Multiple groups called on the Senate to reject President Trump’s pick for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, Russell Vought.
In three separate letters, the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards, the Project On Government Oversight, and EDF Action, which describes itself as an “Advocacy partner of Environmental Defense Fund,” push senators oppose Vought’s nomination.
One letter says he “has taken actions that highlight his disregard for the role of Congress as an equal branch of government,” while another claims he “has a long history of supporting extreme deregulatory efforts.”
Politico first reported the groups’ letters.
“Russ Vought is not a run-of-the-mill nominee. His previous actions while leading OMB and his well-documented plans in Project 2025 for remaking how the federal government functions demonstrate his intent to chart a reckless path that will impact every area of US policy from reproductive health to the environment, from national security to Medicare and Medicaid,” states the EDF Action letter.
Republicans voted 11-0 on the Senate Budget Committee to report out Vought’s nomination to head up the OMB, prepping it for full consideration by the upper chamber. Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has said he’s hopeful Vought’s nomination goes to the full Senate for final approval “soon.” MORE