Regulations and Government
Senate Confirms DeLeeuw to NTSB over Dem Objections
While not questioning qualifications, Cantwell expressed concerns that it was too soon to act on nomination
NTSB member John DeLeeuw
NTSB member John DeLeeuw © C-Span screenshot

The National Transportation Safety Board is set to return to its full complement of board members with the confirmation of John DeLeeuw to fill a term that expires at the end of this year. A former U.S. Air Force pilot who has served as managing director of safety and efficiency at American Airlines and teaches aviation safety at the University of Southern California, DeLeeuw was confirmed last week in a 50-45 vote that went along party lines.

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), the ranking member on the Senate Commerce Committee, had objected to the vote because he was slated to complete the term of a board seat formerly held by Alvin Brown. Brown, who was first nominated to the board in August 2022, was removed from his seat last May. Brown had filed a lawsuit seeking reinstatement.

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