Julie Su's Renomination for Labor Secretary Pushed Forward Despite GOP Opposition

Acting labor secretary Julie Su's nomination was returned to the White House as the Senate concluded its first session of the 118th Congress. Senate Republicans and centrist Democrat Joe Manchin opposed Su's confirmation, citing concerns about her ability to enforce labor laws impartially and manage the department without partisan activism. President Biden will have to re-nominate Su in January or choose a different official to head the Department of Labor. Su's service as acting secretary has been the longest for a Cabinet-level official when the same party controls both the Senate and White House. Critics also highlighted her oversight of fraudulent payments and delayed COVID relief payments while serving as California's labor secretary.