Sean Patrick Maloney
Sean Patrick Maloney (born July 30, 1966) is an American lawyer and politician who has been the United States Ambassador to the OECD since 2024. He was the U.S. representative from New York's 18th congressional district from 2013 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Sean Patrick Maloney | |
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United States Ambassador to the OECD | |
Assumed office April 2, 2024 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Jack Markell |
Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | |
In office January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2023 | |
Leader | Nancy Pelosi |
Preceded by | Cheri Bustos |
Succeeded by | Suzan DelBene |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 18th district | |
In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Nan Hayworth (redistricting) |
Succeeded by | Pat Ryan (redistricting) |
White House Staff Secretary | |
In office September 14, 1999 – January 20, 2000 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Phillip Caplan |
Succeeded by | Lisel Loy |
Personal details | |
Born | Sherbrooke, Canada | July 30, 1966
Citizenship | Canada United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Virginia (BA, JD) |
Maloney ran for New York Attorney General in 2018, but lost to Letitia James in the primary. From 1999 to 2000, he was the White House Staff Secretary during the Bill Clinton administration.[1]
Maloney is openly gay.[2] He lost his re-election bid in November 2022 to Mike Lawler.
In May 2023, President Joe Biden nominated Maloney to become Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.[3] With bipartisan support, he was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 12, 2024, by a vote of 63 to 31.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Sean Patrick Maloney". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on December 21, 2015. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ↑ Schutzman, Nina (June 22, 2014). "Rep. Maloney marries longtime partner". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
- ↑ "President Biden Announces Key Nominees". The White House. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ↑ "On the Nomination (Confirmation: Sean Patrick Maloney, of New York, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development)". United States Senate. Retrieved March 12, 2023.