Overview
- Means is appearing virtually before the Senate HELP Committee because she is 40 weeks pregnant.
- In ethics filings, she pledged to resign from Levels Health and to stop promoting wellness products if confirmed.
- Sens. Andy Kim and Elizabeth Warren warned in a letter that her recent business ties could undermine public trust and urged clear recusal commitments.
- Her résumé departs from past surgeons general, as she did not complete a surgical residency and does not hold an active medical license.
- Public health leaders, including former Surgeon General Jerome Adams, have criticized the pick, while Republicans such as Chair Bill Cassidy and Sen. Tommy Tuberville voiced support.