Government Executive
CDC gets a new chief as agency faces questions over its direction
The Senate narrowly confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention following a confirmation fight centered on vaccines and the future of federal public health policy.
Dr. Erica Schwartz faces vaccines questions at CDC director confirmation hearing
Dr. Erica Schwartz faced questions from senators on vaccines and running agencies independently during her confirmation hearing to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday.
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Senate confirms Erica ‌Schwartz as CDC Director
The CDC has permanent leadership in place for the first time since August 2025, after the US Senate confirmed the appointment of Dr Erica Schwartz as director of the public health agency.