Howard Lutnick
CEO and 60% owner of Cantor Fitzgerald while overseeing Commerce Department policies · R
Cabinet positions
1 position
Secretary of Commerce
Nominated by President Donald Trump
CommerceJan 2025 — PresentCurrent
confirmedNovember 12, 2024
51 Yes44 No5 Not voting
Statistics
Current positions
1
Total positions held
1
Senate confirmations
0/1
News mentions
24
Topics & Events
In the spotlight
Featured Topic
Trump preempts state AI laws as Commerce and FTC act on executive order
The executive order lets federal agencies target state laws without congressional approval
Events (12)
Dec 31, 2028 · deadline
TSMC, Intel, and Micron must complete CHIPS Act-funded semiconductor fabs by end of 2028
May 22, 2026 · political_finance
Report says Lutnick donated $5 million to House GOP super PAC before Epstein testimony
May 13, 2026 · investigation
House Oversight releases Lutnick and Waitt transcripts in Epstein inquiry
May 1, 2026 · executive_order
Trump raises EU auto tariffs to 25%, accusing bloc of violating trade deal
Apr 20, 2026 · regulatory_action
CBP opens CAPE portal for $166B in IEEPA tariff refunds