The nomination of Katharine Tai to be U.S. Trade Representative may not see full action in the U.S. Senate until late March even though she is not a controversial nominee, according to Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.
Grassley formerly chaired the Senate Finance Committee which has responsibility for trade in the Senate and will be the prime panel conducting Tai's nomination hearing.
As for the nomination of Michael Regan to be EPA administrator, Grassley said he expects the Senate to vote next week or the following week.
Neither nominee is expected to have difficulty winning final Senate approval.