Hoyer Statement on the Withdrawal of George Nesterczuk to Lead the Office of Personnel Management

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after George Nesterczuk, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Personnel Management, withdrew his name for consideration for the position:

"I am glad George Nesterczuk chose to withdraw from consideration to lead the Office of Personnel Management. President Trump's nomination of Mr. Nesterczuk was extremely concerning from the outset, specifically his previous role with the failed National Security Personnel System.

"The nomination of Mr. Nesterczuk to serve in such a critical role was yet another example of how the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans continue to denigrate and undermine the work of our tireless federal civilian workforce. From attempting to reduce the deficit on the backs of federal employees to reinstating the Holman Rule, Republicans have continually sought to attack the federal workforce.

"Federal employees serve the American people in every Congressional district in our nation and work to support our veterans, keep our food safe, and protect our borders, among other critical services. I urge the Trump Administration to give up their attacks on our dedicated workforce, and promptly nominate a qualified candidate - one that will stand up for our hardworking federal employees and provide support for the civilian workforce - to lead this critically important agency."