Biden Renominates Julie Su as Labor Secretary Amid Controversy

Su's Previous Nomination Stalled for 281 Days Due to Opposition from Both Parties

President Biden has renominated Julie Su for the position of labor secretary, despite her previous nomination being stalled for 281 days due to opposition from members of his own party.
Su has been serving as acting labor secretary since March 2023, following the departure of former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh.
Senate Republicans, including Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, have expressed concerns about Su's commitment to fair enforcement of labor laws and her ability to refrain from partisan activism.
Despite opposition, Su has received endorsements from unions, business leaders, left-of-center organizations, and Democratic caucuses in Congress.
Su's nomination has been controversial due to her tenure as California's labor secretary, during which she oversaw $31.4 billion in employment payments to fraudsters and delayed relief payments to Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic.