The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee recommended one-term former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito to become the Labor Department’s inspector general, one of four nominees advanced by the panel Thursday.
D’Esposito, R-N.Y., who was among the Republicans who pushed for the expulsion of then-Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., in 2023 and who faced questions about his own hiring, would lead internal oversight of the department’s programs and operations with investigating and auditing authority.
“If confirmed as DOL Inspector General, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito will help drive President Trump’s mission to reform the federal bureaucracy and eliminate waste, fraud and abuse,” Senate HELP Chairman Bill Cassidy, R-La., said before the 12-11 party-line vote.
