Senator John Thune, US Senator for South Dakota | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator John Thune, US Senator for South Dakota | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator John Thune has announced the appointments of Jennifer Hemingway as Senate Sergeant at Arms and Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate for the 119th Congress. Thune emphasized the importance of these roles, stating, “Jennifer and Jackie are two immensely qualified professionals who will be crucial to the Senate functioning day in and day out.” He also expressed gratitude for their commitment to serving both the Senate and the nation.
The position of Sergeant at Arms involves maintaining security within the Capitol and Senate buildings, along with ensuring the protection of its members. Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Senate oversees a range of offices and services vital to daily operations, including maintaining legislative records such as minutes, calendars, debates, nominations, bills, and amendments.
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