Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has advanced to a full Senate vote. The Senate committee approved her nomination on Wednesday.
Schwartz has publicly expressed support for childhood vaccines. That stance could shape the confirmation debate on the Senate floor.
The vote in the full Senate is expected in the coming weeks. Senators will decide whether to confirm Schwartz as the next C.D.C. director.
Schwartz served as a deputy surgeon general under Trump. She has also held leadership roles in public health and military medicine.
Supporters highlight her experience in crisis management. Opponents question her alignment with Trump’s prior health policies.
The nomination comes amid ongoing debates over vaccine mandates. Schwartz’s comments on childhood vaccines could influence bipartisan support.
Schwartz has emphasized the safety and efficacy of routine immunizations. Her confirmation would place a vaccine advocate at the agency’s helm.
The Senate will now schedule a confirmation vote. The outcome remains uncertain as lawmakers weigh her qualifications.
