Senate Confirms Sonderling as Permanent Labor Secretary

Clear Facts

• The United States Senate has confirmed acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling as the permanent head of the Department of Labor.
• Sonderling previously served as acting secretary before receiving full confirmation.
• The confirmation secures continuity in leadership at the federal department responsible for workforce policy and labor regulations.

The United States Senate has confirmed acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling as the permanent head of the Department of Labor. This vote brings an end to the interim period and places Sonderling in charge of the agency on a permanent basis.

The confirmation comes after Sonderling had already been serving in the acting role. His elevation to permanent secretary signals that the Senate views his leadership as aligned with the priorities of the current administration.

I am honored to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 31st Secretary of Labor.@POTUS is the greatest President for the American Worker, and I’m grateful for his trust and confidence in me to lead @USDOL.

America’s workers and job creators are the greatest in the world. I will… https://t.co/XUcD5GWb6a

 — Secretary Keith Sonderling (@Sonderling47) October 1, 2026

Under Sonderling, the Department of Labor will continue to oversee federal workforce programs, labor statistics, and regulatory enforcement. The department plays a central role in shaping policies that affect American workers and employers nationwide.

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